U.S. imports of Mobile Cranes (HS 870510) totaled $66.2M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Mobile Cranes paid $9.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Mobile Cranes imports of $66.2M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $59.4M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 8705
Subheading 870510 · $66.2M of $110.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$66.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $706.3M of Mobile Cranes and exported $60.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Netherlands together supply 96% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.66% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8705100050 | Mobile Cranes, NESOI | $60.7M | 14.62% | 96.97% | $8.9M |
| 8705100010 | Mobile Cranes, Cable Operated | $4.8M | 15.14% | 100.00% | $725K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8705100050 | Mobile Cranes, NESOI | $6.4M |
| 8705100010 | Mobile Cranes, Cable Operated | $693K |
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.
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