What types of cranes are included in HS-4 8426?

HS-4 8426 includes various cranes such as overhead travelling cranes, mobile lifting frames, tower cranes, and self-propelled derricks.

How do I choose between HS-6 842612 and HS-6 842619?

Choose HS-6 842612 for mobile lifting frames on tyres, and HS-6 842619 for other types of cranes like gantry or bridge cranes.

What is the significance of HS-6 842691?

HS-6 842691 refers to cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles, which is crucial for transportation-related classifications.

Are there specific rules for importing tower cranes?

Yes, tower cranes fall under HS-6 842620, and you should ensure compliance with local regulations and safety standards.

What does n.e.c. mean in HS codes?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' indicating that the item does not fit into other specific categories within the heading.

Can I use HS-4 8426 for all types of cranes?

Not all cranes; you must refer to the specific HS-6 subheadings to determine the correct classification based on the crane's design and use.

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8426 — Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane

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Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8426 when importing or exporting cranes and derricks, such as a mobile lifting frame used in construction sites. This heading includes various types of cranes, from overhead travelling cranes to self-propelled derricks.

To distinguish between the subheadings, consider the mobility and design of the crane. For instance, HS-6 842612 covers mobile lifting frames on tyres, while HS-6 842620 is specific to tower cranes that are fixed in place.

If you're dealing with cranes designed for mounting on road vehicles, you'll want to look at HS-6 842691. In contrast, HS-6 842699 applies to cranes not intended for road vehicle mounting, which could include larger gantry cranes used in shipping yards.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

cranes import · derricks classification · mobile lifting frames · overhead cranes · tower cranes · self-propelled cranes · gantry cranes · portal cranes · transportation cranes · HS-4 8426 · HS-6 subheadings · crane types · import/export cranes · heavy machinery · construction equipment · lifting equipment

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Overhead travelling cranes for factory assembly lines
Mobile lifting frames used in construction
Tower cranes for high-rise building projects
Self-propelled derricks for oil drilling operations
Portal cranes for shipping container handling
Gantry cranes for large-scale manufacturing
Cranes mounted on trucks for transportation

Common questions

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What is the difference between HS-6 842612 and HS-6 842620?
How to classify a mobile crane for import?
What types of cranes fall under HS-4 8426?
Are self-propelled derricks classified differently?
How to determine the correct HS code for cranes?
What is included in HS-6 842699?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of cranes are included in HS-4 8426?: HS-4 8426 includes various cranes such as overhead travelling cranes, mobile lifting frames, tower cranes, and self-propelled derricks.
How do I choose between HS-6 842612 and HS-6 842619?: Choose HS-6 842612 for mobile lifting frames on tyres, and HS-6 842619 for other types of cranes like gantry or bridge cranes.
What is the significance of HS-6 842691?: HS-6 842691 refers to cranes and derricks designed for mounting on road vehicles, which is crucial for transportation-related classifications.
Are there specific rules for importing tower cranes?: Yes, tower cranes fall under HS-6 842620, and you should ensure compliance with local regulations and safety standards.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS codes?: n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' indicating that the item does not fit into other specific categories within the heading.
Can I use HS-4 8426 for all types of cranes?: Not all cranes; you must refer to the specific HS-6 subheadings to determine the correct classification based on the crane's design and use.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 84

Nearby siblings

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