Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Self-Propelled Cranes, Derricks & Works Trucks Not on Tires (Non-Electric) (HS 842649) totaled $46.6M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Self-Propelled Cranes, Derricks & Works Trucks Not on Tires (Non-Electric) paid $7.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.48% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Self-Propelled Cranes, Derricks & Works Trucks Not on Tires (Non-Electric) imports of $46.6M in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $54.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCrawler cranes, rail-mounted lifting equipment, and other self-propelled lifting machinery that travels on tracks, crawlers, or non-tire undercarriages are captured here — configurations favored for heavy lifts on soft ground or in rail-served industrial environments. Austria leads US imports under this heading, followed by Germany and Japan, reflecting European and Japanese specialization in crawler and specialty crane platforms. The two 10-digit lines — cable-operated machinery (8426490010) and the residual category (8426490090) — hinge on whether the hoisting mechanism is cable-driven, so technical documentation on the drive system is a practical classification requirement. Importers should distinguish these units from tire-mounted equivalents under 842641 to avoid misclassification.
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If the crane's primary hoisting mechanism uses wire rope or cable — as in most lattice-boom crawler cranes — it falls under 8426490010. Hydraulic-cylinder-driven lifting systems, common in compact specialty cranes, would typically land in the residual line 8426490090. Manufacturer technical sheets specifying the hoisting drive type are the most reliable classification support.
Austria hosts several globally recognized manufacturers of specialty crawler and rail-mounted cranes, particularly for heavy industrial and infrastructure applications. This niche manufacturing concentration — rather than broad industrial scale — explains Austria's prominence in this specific product category.
Subheading 2 of 9 in heading 8426
Subheading 842649 · $46.6M of $150.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8426490090 | Lifting Machinery Self-Propelled, NESOI | $45.2M | 15.82% | 99.92% | $7.2M |
| 8426490010 | Cable Operated Lift Machinery, Self-Propelled, Nes | $1.4M | 37.96% | 100.00% | $531K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8426490090 | Lifting Machinery Self-Propelled, NESOI | $2.1M |
| 8426490010 | Cable Operated Lift Machinery, Self-Propelled, Nes | $253K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$46.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $653.6M of Self-Propelled Cranes, Derricks & Works Trucks Not on Tires (Non-Electric) and exported $62.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Austria and Germany together supply 78% of it. China pays 50.0% duty; Austria 4.5%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 16.48% of imports for consumption.