Product classification
HS code for Mobile gantry crane: 8426.12
Cranes, mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers.
Classification of mobile gantry crane under HS 8426.12
Mobile gantry cranes and similar lifting frames are classified under HS code 8426.12. Heading 8426 encompasses a wide range of lifting, handling, loading, or unloading machinery. Sub-heading 8426.12 is specifically designated for mobile lifting frames on tires and straddle carriers. These machines are characterized by their ability to move over a load, lift it using a hoist mechanism attached to a gantry or frame, and transport it over short distances within a confined area like a port or warehouse. The classification is determined by the structural design of the crane—specifically the presence of a bridge or frame supported by legs—and its mobility provided by rubber tires. This distinguishes them from fixed gantry cranes or those that run on permanent rails. The use of tires is the defining characteristic for this specific sub-heading, reflecting the machine's versatility in industrial and logistical environments.
- Covers
- Rubber-Tired Gantry cranes (RTG)
- Straddle carriers for container handling
- Mobile portal cranes on rubber tires
- Self-propelled mobile lifting frames for industrial use
- Tire-mounted overhead traveling cranes
- Also under 8426.12
- Kalmar RTG
- Liebherr LHM Series
- ZPMC RTG
- Konecranes Noell Straddle Carrier
- Terex Port Solutions Gottwald
Codes often confused with 8426.12
Common mistake. Mobile gantry cranes are often confused with HS code 8426.41, which covers other self-propelled machinery on tires. However, 8426.41 is generally reserved for jib cranes or cranes with a rotating superstructure. Another common error is 8426.19, which is for other overhead traveling cranes; this code is incorrect for mobile units because it typically refers to fixed installations or those on rails. Precise identification of the "lifting frame" structure is key to avoiding these errors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842612 (the code used for mobile gantry crane), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842612 (the code used for mobile gantry crane) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 842612, not only mobile gantry crane.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $277M 31% of world exports
- 2 Japan $172M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $96M 11% of world exports
World total: $884M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $116M 14% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $72M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 France $57M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $805M 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 mobile gantry crane
Brazil classifies mobile gantry crane under NCM 8426.12.00: HS 8426.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mobile gantry crane
What is the HS code for Mobile gantry crane?
The HS code for Mobile gantry crane is 842612 (Cranes; mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers). The HS code for a mobile gantry crane or lifting frame on tires is 8426.12.
How do I classify Mobile gantry crane for customs?
Mobile gantry crane is classified under HS code 842612 — Cranes; mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 8426.12 and 8426.11?
HS code 8426.11 is for overhead traveling cranes on fixed supports, whereas 8426.12 is specifically for mobile frames that move on rubber tires.
Which countries are the top exporters of mobile gantry crane (HS 842612)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842612 (the code used for mobile gantry crane) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($277M, 31% of world exports), Japan ($172M) and Germany ($96M). World exports came to about $884M, 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 mobile gantry crane (HS 842612)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842612 (the code used for mobile gantry crane) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($116M, 14% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($72M) and France ($57M). World imports came to about $805M, 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 Mobile gantry crane the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842612 for Mobile 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 mobile gantry crane in Brazil?
In Brazil, mobile gantry crane (HS 842612) is classified under NCM 8426.12.00.