U.S. imports of Tower Cranes (HS 842620) totaled $6.9M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Tower Cranes paid $1.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 25.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tower Cranes imports of $6.9M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTower cranes — the tall, slewing cranes that define urban construction skylines — are a high-value capital equipment category dominated by European manufacturers, with Germany and France leading US supply, followed by Denmark and Italy. All imports enter under a single tariff line, 8426200000, and the European concentration reflects decades of engineering investment by established brands in this technically demanding segment. Tower cranes are typically imported disassembled and erected on-site, raising the same GRI 2(a) classification considerations as other large knocked-down machinery. Their high unit values and project-specific deployment make rental and lease-back arrangements common, which can trigger distinct CBP entry procedures compared to outright purchase imports.
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11 import shipments a month
Tower cranes brought in for a specific project and intended for re-export may be eligible for a Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) entry, which suspends duties for the period of temporary use. Alternatively, an ATA Carnet can be used if the equipment originates from a participating country. Importers must ensure the crane is re-exported within the authorized period to avoid bond forfeiture and duty liability. Consulting a licensed customs broker before the first shipment is essential for project-based equipment of this value.
Germany and France host the world's largest tower crane manufacturers, whose products are specified by major construction contractors globally for their load charts, reliability, and after-sales support networks. This concentration means US buyers often face long order-to-delivery cycles — sometimes 12 to 24 months for new units — driven by factory backlogs and ocean freight scheduling for oversized cargo. Importers managing project timelines should factor these lead times into procurement planning and consider used-equipment markets as an alternative.
Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 8426
Subheading 842620 · $6.9M of $150.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$204KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $46.7M of Tower Cranes and exported $7.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8426200000 | Tower Cranes | $6.9M | 25.00% | 100.00% | $1.7M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8426200000 | Tower Cranes | $204K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and France together supply 96% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 25.00% of imports for consumption.