Product classification
HS code for Gantry crane: 8426.19
Cranes, transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Classification of gantry crane under HS 8426.19
Gantry cranes are classified under HS code 8426.19, which falls within the chapter dedicated to nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Heading 8426 specifically covers ships' derricks, cranes, and mobile lifting frames. The classification of a gantry crane under 8426.19 is based on its mechanical design: it features a bridge supported by two or more legs that run on fixed rails or tracks. This distinguishes it from overhead travelling cranes on fixed supports (8426.11) and mobile lifting frames or straddle carriers (8426.12). The classification logic focuses on the functional capability of the machine to lift and move heavy loads across a defined area. As a transporter, gantry, or bridge crane, it is categorized by its structural form and its method of movement. The HS code 8426.19 serves as a residual category for these types of cranes that do not fit into the more specific subheadings of 8426.1. This ensures that all variations of gantry and bridge cranes are captured under a single, logical heading for international trade and regulatory purposes.
- Covers
- Full gantry cranes
- Semi-gantry cranes
- Portal cranes
- Bridge cranes (not on fixed supports)
- Also under 8426.19
- ZPMC RMG
- Konecranes Shipyard Cranes
- Liebherr RMG
- Mitsui E&S Gantry Cranes
- Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) Container Cranes
Codes often confused with 8426.19
Common mistake. Gantry cranes are often misclassified under 8426.11, which is reserved for overhead travelling cranes on fixed supports. They are also confused with 8426.41 if they are self-propelled and mounted on rubber tires for use in yards.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842619 (the code used for gantry crane), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842619 (the code used for gantry crane) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 7.1% 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 842619, not only gantry crane.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.0B 74% of world exports
- 2 Germany $183M 4.5% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $109M 2.7% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $232M 7.1% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$230M 7.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $223M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 code for gantry crane
Brazil classifies gantry crane under NCM 8426.19.00: HS 8426.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gantry crane
What is the HS code for Gantry crane?
The HS code for Gantry crane is 842619 (Cranes; transporter, gantry and bridge cranes). The HS code for gantry cranes, transporter cranes, and bridge cranes is 8426.19.
How do I classify Gantry crane for customs?
Gantry crane is classified under HS code 842619 — Cranes; transporter, gantry and bridge cranes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does 8426.19 differ from 8426.11?
Code 8426.11 is for cranes that travel on a fixed support (like a building's beams), whereas 8426.19 includes cranes with their own legs (gantries) that move on rails.
Which countries are the top exporters of gantry crane (HS 842619)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842619 (the code used for gantry crane) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.0B, 74% of world exports), Germany ($183M) and Ireland ($109M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 gantry crane (HS 842619)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842619 (the code used for gantry crane) in UN Comtrade data were India ($232M, 7.1% of world imports), Taiwan (about $230M) and Malaysia ($223M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 Gantry crane the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842619 for Gantry 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 gantry crane in Brazil?
In Brazil, gantry crane (HS 842619) is classified under NCM 8426.19.00.