Product classification
HS code for Truck mounted crane: 8426.91
Cranes and derricks, designed for mounting on road vehicles.
Classification of truck mounted crane under HS 8426.91
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8426.91
- Palfinger PK 50002 EH
- Fassi F195A.0.23
- Hiab X-Duo 148
- Effer 205
Codes often confused with 8426.91
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 842691 (the code used for truck mounted crane), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 842691 (the code used for truck mounted crane) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% 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 842691, not only truck mounted crane.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $659M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $519M 19% of world exports
- 3 Poland $230M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $247M 10% of world imports
- 2 France $185M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $174M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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 truck mounted crane
Brazil classifies truck mounted crane under NCM 8426.91.00: HS 8426.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about truck mounted crane
What is the HS code for Truck mounted crane?
The HS code for Truck mounted crane is 842691 (Cranes and derricks; designed for mounting on road vehicles). The HS code for a crane designed for mounting on a road vehicle is 8426.91.
How do I classify Truck mounted crane for customs?
Truck mounted crane is classified under HS code 842691 — Cranes and derricks; designed for mounting on road vehicles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of truck mounted crane (HS 842691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 842691 (the code used for truck mounted crane) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($659M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($519M) and Poland ($230M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 mounted crane (HS 842691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 842691 (the code used for truck mounted crane) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($247M, 10% of world imports), France ($185M) and the United States ($174M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Truck mounted crane the same in all countries?
The base HS code 842691 for Truck mounted 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 mounted crane in Brazil?
In Brazil, truck mounted crane (HS 842691) is classified under NCM 8426.91.00.