HS Code for Truck crane

HS code 8426.41 applies to truck cranes that are categorized as self-propelled machinery on tires. Heading 8426 encompasses ships' derricks, cranes, and mobile lifting frames. While many vehicles with lifting equipment are classified in Chapter 87, subheading 8426.41 is used for machinery where the propelling mechanism is an integral part of the lifting unit, or the unit is designed to move primarily within a job site rather than for high-speed transport on public highways. The classification depends on whether the machine is a "crane-lorry" (where a crane is mounted on a conventional truck chassis) or a "mobile crane" (where the chassis and crane are designed as a single integrated unit). For 8426.41, the focus is on the self-propelled, tire-mounted nature of the lifting machinery. These units often feature 360-degree rotation and outriggers for stability during lifting operations, distinguishing them from standard transport vehicles.

Products Included

• Self-propelled mobile cranes on tires
• Rough-terrain cranes
• Wheel-mounted cranes
• Industrial truck-mounted lifting equipment
• Hydraulic mobile cranes

Common Misclassification

A major point of confusion is HS code 8705.10, which covers "crane lorries." The distinction lies in the chassis: if the unit is a crane mounted on a standard road-going truck chassis, it belongs in 8705.10. If the chassis and crane are integrated and not designed for normal road transport, 8426.41 is used. It is also sometimes confused with 8427, which is for fork-lift trucks.

FAQ

What is the HS code for truck crane?

The HS code for self-propelled truck cranes on tires is 8426.41, though crane lorries may fall under 8705.10.

What determines if a crane is 8426 or 8705?

The classification depends on whether the vehicle is primarily a transport chassis with a crane (8705) or a specialized piece of lifting machinery that is self-propelled (8426).