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U.S. imports of mobile cranes (HS 870510) totaled $54.9M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMobile cranes — self-propelled lifting machines mounted on wheeled or crawler carriers — are classified at the US 10-digit level by actuation method: cable-operated units (8705100010) versus all other types (8705100050), a distinction that matters for both duty treatment and end-user specification. Germany and Japan are the leading suppliers, reflecting the engineering-intensive manufacturing base required for high-capacity lifting equipment. Importers should also verify whether a unit qualifies as a crane versus a work truck with lifting attachments, as the boundary with heading 8426 (derricks, cranes) can be a classification flashpoint.
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Heading 8705 covers special-purpose motor vehicles where the crane function is integrated into a self-propelled road vehicle chassis. Heading 8426 covers cranes and derricks that are not primarily motor vehicles — including rail-mounted, overhead, and non-self-propelled units. The key test is whether the article is principally a motor vehicle with a crane fitted, or a crane that incidentally has mobility. CBP rulings on specific models are the most reliable guidance.
The two US tariff lines (8705100010 for cable-operated and 8705100050 for other mobile cranes) may carry different duty treatment depending on applicable trade-remedy orders or preferential programs tied to origin. Importers should pull the current HTS schedule and any relevant CBP guidance to confirm the rate applicable to their specific unit and country of origin.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $47.0M | -- | -$47.0M |
| JAPAN | $6.4M | -- | -$6.4M |
| CANADA | -- | $4.9M | +$4.9M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| MEXICO | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
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