Cranes; tower cranes

HS v2022 Code: 842620

About cranes; tower cranes

HS code 842620 covers the classification of cranes, including tower cranes, which are essential equipment in the construction, mining, and transportation industries. These heavy-duty machines play a crucial role in the movement and placement of large, bulky, or heavy materials and components, enabling the efficient execution of a wide range of projects. As a key component of the machinery and equipment sector, the crane industry is closely tied to the overall health and growth of the global economy.

Production process

Cranes and tower cranes are typically manufactured using a combination of steel fabrication, hydraulic systems, and advanced electronic control mechanisms. The production process often involves the assembly of various components, including the base, boom, cab, and lifting mechanisms, to create a functional and versatile piece of equipment. Advancements in materials science and engineering have led to the development of more efficient, durable, and technologically advanced crane designs to meet the evolving needs of the construction, mining, and transportation industries.

Production inputs

The production of cranes and tower cranes requires a range of raw materials, including high-strength steel, hydraulic components, electronic control systems, and specialized fasteners and connectors. Additionally, the manufacturing process relies on advanced machinery and tools, such as welding equipment, CNC machines, and precision measurement devices. The availability and quality of these inputs are crucial in ensuring the production of reliable and safe crane equipment.

Production outputs

Cranes and tower cranes produced under HS code 842620 are primarily used in the construction, mining, and transportation sectors, where they are essential for the movement and placement of heavy materials and equipment. These cranes may be utilized in the erection of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as in the loading and unloading of cargo at ports and logistics hubs. The output of this industry is closely linked to 842810 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery and 842839 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery, which may consume the products of the crane industry.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 842620.

Older versions

Family tree for cranes; tower cranes

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8426'>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/v2022/842620'>842620: Cranes; tower cranes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842611'>842611: Cranes; overhead travelling cranes on fixed support</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842612'>842612: Cranes; mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842619'>842619: Cranes; transporter, gantry and bridge cranes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842630'>842630: Cranes; portal or pedestal jib cranes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842641'>842641: Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842649'>842649: Cranes; self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842691'>842691: Cranes and derricks; designed for mounting on road vehicles</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842699'>842699: Cranes and derricks; for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426</a>"]

    

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