Product classification

HS code for Crawler crane: 8426.49

Cranes, self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426.

Classification of crawler crane under HS 8426.49

Crawler cranes are classified under HS code 8426.49. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the machine's primary function and its mobility mechanism. Heading 8426 encompasses ships' derricks, cranes, mobile lifting frames, and straddle carriers. Within this heading, the system distinguishes between stationary and self-propelled machinery. For self-propelled units, a further distinction is made based on the mounting system. Subheading 8426.41 is reserved for machinery mounted on tires, whereas 8426.49 covers all other self-propelled machinery, which includes track-laying or "crawler" mechanisms. The classification relies on the fact that the crane is integrated into a chassis equipped with tracks, providing stability and mobility on soft or uneven ground without the need for outriggers. This code applies regardless of whether the crane utilizes a lattice boom or a telescopic boom, provided the propulsion system is track-based and the machine is designed for lifting rather than earthmoving.

Covers
  • Lattice boom crawler cranes
  • Telescopic boom crawler cranes
  • Heavy-lift track-mounted cranes
  • Compact crawler cranes (spider cranes on tracks)
  • Self-propelled track-laying derricks
Also under 8426.49
  • Liebherr LR 13000
  • Manitowoc MLC650
  • Sany SCC8000A
  • XCMG XGC88000

Codes often confused with 8426.49

Common mistake. Crawler cranes are frequently confused with HS code 8426.41, which is specifically for cranes mounted on rubber tires. Another common error involves HS code 8429.52, which covers mechanical shovels and excavators. While an excavator may occasionally lift loads, its primary design is for digging; if the machine is designed primarily as a crane, 8426.49 is the correct code. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8427, which is reserved for fork-lift trucks and other works trucks fitted with lifting equipment.

8426.41Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 84268429.52Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders; with a 360 degree revolving super structure84.27Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment

Top exporters and importers of HS 842649 (the code used for crawler crane), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842649 (the code used for crawler crane) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 842649, not only crawler crane.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.1B
  2. 2 Germany $496M
  3. 3 Japan $310M

World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $623M
  2. 2 India $372M
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$156M

World total: $3.1B 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 crawler crane

Brazil splits HS 8426.49 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about crawler crane

What is the HS code for Crawler crane?

The HS code for Crawler crane is 842649 (Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426). The primary HS code for a self-propelled crawler crane is 8426.49, which covers cranes not mounted on tires.

How do I classify Crawler crane for customs?

Crawler crane is classified under HS code 842649 — Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is a crawler crane classified as a motor vehicle under Chapter 87?

No, crawler cranes are classified as machinery under Chapter 84 because their primary function is lifting and they are not designed for the transport of goods or persons on public roads.

Which countries are the top exporters of crawler crane (HS 842649)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842649 (the code used for crawler crane) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 35% of world exports), Germany ($496M) and Japan ($310M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 crawler crane (HS 842649)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 842649 (the code used for crawler crane) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($623M, 20% of world imports), India ($372M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $156M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 Crawler crane the same in all countries?

The base HS code 842649 for Crawler crane 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 crawler crane in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 842649 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for crawler crane depends on the product's details: 8426.49.10 (Crawler cranes, 70 t or more), 8426.49.90 (Other self-propelled cranes, not on tyres).