HS Code for Truck mounted crane

The classification of a truck-mounted crane under HS code 8426.91 is determined by its primary function as a lifting apparatus and its specific design for installation on a road vehicle chassis. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), products are classified based on their objective characteristics. HS code 8426 covers ships' derricks, cranes, and other lifting machinery. Subheading 8426.91 specifically identifies those designed for mounting on road vehicles. This classification applies when the crane is a distinct unit intended to be fitted onto a standard truck chassis, where the vehicle retains its character as a transport vehicle or where the crane is the dominant feature but the unit does not meet the criteria for a "special purpose motor vehicle" under heading 87.05. The distinction often rests on whether the crane and the vehicle are integrated into a single, permanent unit designed specifically for the crane's operation, or if the crane is an attachment to a transport-capable chassis. Proper classification requires evaluating the chassis type and the degree of integration between the lifting mechanism and the vehicle frame.

Products Included

• Hydraulic truck-mounted cranes
• Knuckle boom cranes for road vehicles
• Telescopic boom cranes designed for truck mounting
• Stiff boom cranes for commercial vehicle chassis
• Truck-mounted derricks

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8705.10, which covers "crane lorries." The distinction is that 8705.10 applies to vehicles where the crane and the chassis are specially designed for each other and form an integral mechanical unit. If the crane is simply mounted on a standard, unmodified transport chassis, 8426.91 is more appropriate. Another common error is using 8426.11, which is reserved for overhead traveling cranes on fixed supports, or 8426.41, which covers self-propelled cranes on tires that are not designed for road travel.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Truck mounted crane?

The HS code for a crane designed for mounting on a road vehicle is 8426.91.

Does this code include the truck itself?

No, 8426.91 typically refers to the crane unit. If the crane and truck are imported as a single, integrated special-purpose vehicle, it may be classified under 8705.10.