Product classification
HS code for Truck crane: 8426.41
Cranes, self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426.
Classification of truck crane under HS 8426.41
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.
- Covers
- Self-propelled mobile cranes on tires
- Rough-terrain cranes
- Wheel-mounted cranes
- Industrial truck-mounted lifting equipment
- Hydraulic mobile cranes
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842641 (the code used for truck crane), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842641 (the code used for truck 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 truck 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 truck 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 truck crane
What is the HS code for Truck crane?
The HS code for Truck crane is 842641 (Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426). The HS code for self-propelled truck cranes on tires is 8426.41, though crane lorries may fall under 8705.10.
How do I classify Truck crane for customs?
Truck 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.
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).
Which countries are the top exporters of truck crane (HS 842641)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842641 (the code used for truck 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 truck crane (HS 842641)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842641 (the code used for truck 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 Truck crane the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842641 for Truck 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 truck crane in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 842641 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for truck 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).