Cranes; mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers

HS code 842612 covers a critical segment of the heavy equipment industry, encompassing mobile cranes, lifting frames on tires, and straddle carriers. These specialized machines play a vital role in various sectors, including construction, logistics, and industrial manufacturing, enabling the efficient movement and positioning of heavy loads. As a key component of the broader machinery and equipment trade, this industry contributes significantly to the global economy, facilitating the flow of goods and supporting infrastructure development worldwide.

The production of cranes, mobile lifting frames, and straddle carriers involves a complex manufacturing process. It typically begins with the fabrication of the structural components, such as the boom, chassis, and lifting mechanisms, using advanced metalworking techniques like welding, cutting, and forming. These components are then assembled and integrated with specialized hydraulic systems, electronic controls, and safety features to ensure precise and reliable operation. Quality control and testing procedures are crucial throughout the manufacturing process to ensure the equipment meets industry standards and safety regulations.

The production of HS code 842612 items requires a range of inputs, including high-strength steel for the structural components, hydraulic systems and electronic controls, and specialized components like wheels, tires, and outriggers. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, such as CNC machines, welding stations, and assembly lines, as well as skilled labor to operate these tools and assemble the final products. The availability and cost of these raw materials, components, and manufacturing capabilities can significantly impact the competitiveness and profitability of this industry.

The primary outputs of HS code 842612 are mobile cranes, lifting frames on tires, and straddle carriers, which are essential for a wide range of applications. These machines are used in construction, logistics, and industrial settings to lift, move, and position heavy loads, such as construction materials, shipping containers, and industrial equipment. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by other HS codes, including 842619 Cranes; other than overhead travelling cranes, transporter cranes, gantry cranes, bridge cranes, mobile lifting frames, 842641 Forklift trucks; other than electric, and 842649 Forklift trucks; other, as these industries rely on the specialized equipment produced under HS code 842612 to support their operations.