Product classification
HS code for Rough terrain crane: 8426.41
Cranes, self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426.
Classification of rough terrain crane under HS 8426.41
Rough terrain cranes are classified under HS code 8426.41. This code falls under heading 8426, which covers ships' derricks, cranes, and mobile lifting frames. The classification of mobile cranes depends on the design of the chassis and the integration of the crane unit. Rough terrain cranes are self-propelled machines mounted on a chassis with large rubber tires, designed specifically for off-road use and lifting operations in rugged environments. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, machines that are 'self-propelled' and where the crane and the chassis are designed as a single integrated unit fall under 8426.41. This is distinguished from 'crane lorries,' which are cranes mounted on a standard commercial truck chassis. Because rough terrain cranes typically feature a single engine and a single cab for both driving and crane operation, and are not intended for high-speed highway travel, they are classified as machinery rather than motor vehicles.
- Covers
- 4x4 rough terrain hydraulic cranes
- Self-propelled mobile cranes on rubber tires
- Pick-and-carry cranes for off-road use
- Rough terrain telescopic boom cranes
- All-wheel drive mobile lifting platforms
- Integrated crane units with outriggers
- Also under 8426.41
- Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1
- Grove GMK5250XL-1
- Tadano GR-1000EX
- Sany SAC2200T
Codes often confused with 8426.41
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for rough terrain cranes is HS code 8705.10, which is for 'crane lorries.' Crane lorries are essentially trucks with a crane mounted on the back, capable of highway speeds and possessing two separate cabs. Rough terrain cranes do not meet the criteria for Chapter 87 (Motor Vehicles) because their chassis is not a conventional transport chassis. Another error is using 8426.49, which is for self-propelled cranes that are not on tires, such as crawler cranes (which move on tracks). It is vital to distinguish the propulsion and mounting system to select the correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842641 (the code used for rough terrain crane), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842641 (the code used for rough terrain crane) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% 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 842641, not only rough terrain crane.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.3B 37% of world exports
- 2 Germany $631M 18% of world exports
- 3 Japan $559M 16% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $467M 13% of world imports
- 2 India $399M 11% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $363M 10% of world imports
World total: $3.6B 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 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 codes for rough terrain crane
Brazil splits HS 8426.41 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8426.41.10Crab-type cranes on tyres, 60 t or more
- 8426.41.90Other self-propelled cranes on tyres
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rough terrain crane
What is the HS code for Rough terrain crane?
The HS code for Rough terrain crane is 842641 (Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426). The HS code for a self-propelled rough terrain crane on tires is 8426.41.
How do I classify Rough terrain crane for customs?
Rough terrain crane is classified under HS code 842641 — Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is it different from a truck-mounted crane?
A truck-mounted crane (8705.10) is built on a commercial truck chassis, while a rough terrain crane (8426.41) is an integrated machine designed for off-road lifting.
Which countries are the top exporters of rough terrain crane (HS 842641)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842641 (the code used for rough terrain crane) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.3B, 37% of world exports), Germany ($631M) and Japan ($559M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 rough terrain crane (HS 842641)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842641 (the code used for rough terrain crane) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($467M, 13% of world imports), India ($399M) and Saudi Arabia ($363M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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 Rough terrain crane the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842641 for Rough terrain 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 rough terrain crane in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842641 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for rough terrain crane depends on the product's details: 8426.41.10 (Crab-type cranes on tyres, 60 t or more), 8426.41.90 (Other self-propelled cranes on tyres).