Product classification
HS code for Industrial crane: 8426.99
Cranes and derricks, for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426.
Classification of industrial crane under HS 8426.99
Industrial cranes are classified under HS code 8426.99 because they fall within the broader category of ships' derricks, cranes, and lifting machinery. Heading 8426 covers machinery that is not mounted on a road vehicle chassis. Subheading 8426.99 is a residual category for cranes that do not fit into more specific subheadings like overhead traveling cranes, portal cranes, or tower cranes. The classification depends on the crane's design for stationary use or its mounting on a non-road-legal chassis. If the crane is designed for use in a factory or fixed site and does not possess the characteristics of a mobile crane designed for public roads, it remains in 8426. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically focusing on the mechanical function of lifting and the physical configuration of the equipment. The absence of a self-propelled chassis or a road-legal truck mounting distinguishes these units from mobile cranes found in other subheadings.
- Covers
- Fixed derrick cranes
- Stationary jib cranes
- Wall-mounted bracket cranes
- Pillar cranes for industrial workshops
- Fixed-base pedestal cranes
- Non-self-propelled cable cranes
- Also under 8426.99
- Konecranes CXT series
- Demag V-type crane
- Potain MD 485 B
- Liebherr LPS 420 E
Codes often confused with 8426.99
Common mistake. Industrial cranes are frequently confused with HS code 8705.10, which covers crane lorries. The distinction lies in the chassis; 8705.10 is for cranes permanently mounted on a road-legal motor vehicle chassis. Another common error is 8426.11, which is specifically for overhead traveling cranes on fixed supports. If the crane is self-propelled but on tires, it should be classified under 8426.41. Importers must verify if the crane is stationary or mobile to avoid these errors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842699 (the code used for industrial crane), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842699 (the code used for industrial crane) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 8.8% 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 842699, not only industrial crane.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $148M 18% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $121M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $84M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $844M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $74M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $52M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $44M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $832M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for industrial crane
Brazil classifies industrial crane under NCM 8426.99.00: HS 8426.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial crane
What is the HS code for Industrial crane?
The HS code for Industrial crane is 842699 (Cranes and derricks; for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426). The HS code for industrial cranes that are not self-propelled and not mounted on road vehicles is 8426.99.
How do I classify Industrial crane for customs?
Industrial crane is classified under HS code 842699 — Cranes and derricks; for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include overhead factory cranes?
No, overhead traveling cranes on fixed supports are specifically classified under HS code 8426.11, not 8426.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial crane (HS 842699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842699 (the code used for industrial crane) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($148M, 18% of world exports), the Netherlands ($121M) and China ($84M). World exports came to about $844M, 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 industrial crane (HS 842699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842699 (the code used for industrial crane) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($74M, 8.8% of world imports), Indonesia ($52M) and the United States ($44M). World imports came to about $832M, 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 Industrial crane the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842699 for Industrial 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 industrial crane in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial crane (HS 842699) is classified under NCM 8426.99.00.