Cranes; tower cranes

HS v2017 Code: 842620

About cranes; tower cranes

hs code 842620 covers the classification of cranes, including tower cranes, which are essential equipment in the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. These heavy-duty machines play a crucial role in the movement and placement of large, heavy materials and components, enabling the efficient and safe execution of a wide range of projects. The crane industry is a significant contributor to the global economy, supporting the development of buildings, bridges, power plants, and other vital infrastructure.

Production process

Cranes are typically manufactured using a combination of steel fabrication, hydraulic and electrical engineering, and advanced control systems. The production process often involves the assembly of various components, including the base, boom, cab, and lifting mechanisms. Specialized welding techniques are used to ensure the structural integrity of the crane's frame, while hydraulic systems provide the power for lifting and maneuvering heavy loads. Electronic control systems enable precise and safe operation, allowing operators to precisely control the crane's movements.

Production inputs

The production of cranes requires a range of raw materials, including high-strength steel, hydraulic components, electrical systems, and specialized control software. Manufacturers also rely on advanced manufacturing equipment, such as computer-controlled cutting and welding machines, to ensure the precision and quality of the final product. Additionally, the crane industry requires a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and operators, to design, assemble, and operate these complex machines.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 842620 is the cranes and tower cranes themselves, which are then utilized in a wide range of construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects. These cranes may be used in the production of 940110 Prefabricated buildings, 842810 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery, and 842890 Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery, among other related industries.

Revisions to 842620

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 842620. The most recent 1 version of this code (842620) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 842620 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for cranes; tower cranes

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8426'>8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842620'>842620: Cranes; tower cranes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842611'>842611: Cranes; overhead travelling cranes on fixed support</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842612'>842612: Cranes; mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842619'>842619: Cranes; transporter, gantry and bridge cranes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842630'>842630: Cranes; portal or pedestal jib cranes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842641'>842641: Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842649'>842649: Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842691'>842691: Cranes and derricks; designed for mounting on road vehicles</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842699'>842699: Cranes and derricks; for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426</a>"]

    

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