Heading 8426

Ships' derricks; cranes, including cable cranes; mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane

12 declarable lines

Heading 8426 covers ships' derricks and a range of cranes: overhead traveling, gantry, bridge, tower, portal and pedestal jib cranes, plus mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane. The heading splits first by crane type in the 8426.11 through 8426.30 group, then covers other self-propelled machinery on tires (8426.41) or other than on tires (8426.49), and finally other machinery designed for mounting on road vehicles (8426.91) or other (8426.99). All declarable lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Overhead traveling crane on a fixed support
Gantry crane or bridge crane used in a yard or factory
Tower crane for construction sites
Portal or pedestal jib crane
Straddle carrier used in a container yard
Mobile lifting frame on tires
Works truck fitted with a crane
Cable-operated self-propelled crane on tires

How to choose the right subheading

The type of crane: overhead traveling, mobile lifting frame or straddle carrier, tower, portal or pedestal jib, or other.
Whether the machine is self-propelled or stationary, which decides between the 8426.41 and 8426.49 lines and the 8426.91 and 8426.99 lines.
For self-propelled machinery, whether it runs on tires or on another support such as crawler tracks.
Whether the machinery is designed for mounting on a road vehicle.
For self-propelled units, whether the lifting action is cable operated or uses another mechanism.

Often confused with

Fork-lift trucks and other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment (not a crane)
Fork-lifts and similar trucks are classified in heading 8427, not with cranes.
Heading 8427
Pulley tackle, hoists, winches and jacks
Hoists and winches that are not cranes of this heading fall in heading 8425.
Heading 8425
Elevators, escalators, conveyors and teleferics
Continuous handling machinery such as conveyors and elevators is in heading 8428.
Heading 8428
Parts suitable solely or principally for cranes of this heading
Crane parts are classified in heading 8431, not as complete machines.
Heading 8431
Self-propelled excavators and mechanical shovels
Earthmoving machines that dig or excavate are in heading 8429 even when they have lifting gear.
Heading 8429

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a tower crane?

Tower cranes are classified under 8426.20.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is Free.

What is the duty on a straddle carrier?

Straddle carriers fall under 8426.12.00.00, which covers mobile lifting frames on tires and straddle carriers. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.

How do I classify a crane mounted on a truck chassis?

If the crane is designed for mounting on a road vehicle, classify it in 8426.91.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free; a self-propelled crane that runs on its own tires is instead classified in the 8426.41 lines such as 8426.41.00.90, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.