Cable Logging Crane Truck
A heavy-duty truck equipped with a cable-operated knuckleboom crane for loading logs in forestry operations. This vehicle is a special purpose motor vehicle, not principally designed for transporting goods, as its primary function is lifting and loading. It is classified under tariff item 8705.10.90 as an 'other' crane lorry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vehicle is designed for multiple forestry functions beyond crane operation
Other special purpose vehicles not elsewhere specified are classified in heading 87.05.
If the crane is not mounted on a motor vehicle chassis
Lifting machinery not self-propelled is classified under heading 84.26.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the crane is permanently mounted on the truck chassis to qualify as a special purpose vehicle
• Keep records of the vehicle's primary function as a crane, not a transport vehicle, for CBSA review
• Verify if the truck chassis alone would be classified under heading 87.04
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