Product classification
HS code for Crane truck: 8705.10
Vehicles, crane lorries.
Classification of crane truck under HS 8705.10
A crane truck is classified under HS code 870510. This classification is part of Chapter 87, which covers motor vehicles and their parts. Heading 8705 is specifically designed for special purpose motor vehicles that are not primarily intended for the transport of persons or goods. Crane lorries (or crane trucks) are vehicles that consist of a motor vehicle chassis upon which a crane is permanently mounted. The classification 870510 is used because the vehicle's primary function is to provide mobility to the crane, and the chassis itself has the mechanical features of a road-going truck, such as a steering system and brakes. This distinguishes it from mobile cranes classified in Chapter 84, which are often self-propelled but do not use a standard truck chassis or are designed for off-road use on tracks. The distinction between a \"truck with a crane\" (which might be for loading its own cargo) and a \"crane truck\" (where the crane is the primary purpose) is vital. Under 870510, the vehicle is viewed as a single unit where the crane and the chassis are integrated for specialized work rather than general transport. This code is essential for vehicle registration, safety inspections, and determining import duties for heavy machinery.
- Covers
- Crane lorries with integrated truck chassis
- Mobile cranes mounted on road-going motor vehicle frames
- Truck-mounted cranes for construction and recovery
- Special purpose crane vehicles with steering and propulsion
- Also under 8705.10
- Liebherr LTM series
- Tadano GR series
- Grove TMS series
- Palfinger PK series
- Fassi F series
Codes often confused with 8705.10
Common mistake. Crane trucks are often confused with HS code 842641, which covers self-propelled cranes on tires. The difference is that 842641 refers to machinery where the crane and the propelling mechanism are designed as a single unit for lifting, whereas 870510 refers to a crane mounted on a recognizable truck chassis. Another misclassification is 8704, which is for goods-transport vehicles; if the crane is just an accessory for loading the truck's own bed, it stays in 8704.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870510 (the code used for crane truck), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870510 (the code used for crane truck) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 870510, not only crane truck.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.8B 46% of world exports
- 2 China $2.2B 37% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $264M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $6.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $731M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$340M 6.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Brazil $282M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for crane truck
Brazil splits HS 8705.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8705.10.20All-axle-steer crane lorries, lift under 100 t
- 8705.10.30Crane lorries lifting 100 t or more
- 8705.10.90Other crane lorries
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crane truck
What is the HS code for Crane truck?
The HS code for Crane truck is 870510 (Vehicles; crane lorries). The HS code for crane lorries (crane trucks) is 870510.
How do I classify Crane truck for customs?
Crane truck is classified under HS code 870510 — Vehicles; crane lorries. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is a crane truck different from a mobile crane in Chapter 84?
A crane truck (870510) is built on a motor vehicle chassis designed for road travel, while Chapter 84 cranes are typically industrial lifting machinery that may be self-propelled but lack a standard truck chassis.
Which countries are the top exporters of crane truck (HS 870510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870510 (the code used for crane truck) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.8B, 46% of world exports), China ($2.2B) and the Netherlands ($264M). World exports came to about $6.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of crane truck (HS 870510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870510 (the code used for crane truck) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($731M, 13% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $340M) and Brazil ($282M). World imports came to about $5.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Crane truck the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870510 for Crane truck is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for crane truck in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870510 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for crane truck depends on the product's details: 8705.10.20 (All-axle-steer crane lorries, lift under 100 t), 8705.10.30 (Crane lorries lifting 100 t or more), 8705.10.90 (Other crane lorries).