Rubber-Tired Gantry Crane (RTG)
A wheeled gantry crane on rubber tires used primarily in port container terminals for stacking and moving shipping containers. It qualifies under HTS 8426.12.00.00 as a straddle carrier or mobile lifting frame due to its tire-mounted mobility and straddle leg design.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rail-mounted version (RMG)
Rail-mounted gantry cranes lack tires and fall under overhead traveling crane provisions.
If integrated with a dump truck chassis for mining
Dumpers designed for off-highway use with lifting features classify as truck-based works vehicles.
If for specialized container transshipment in sets with machinery
Machines for moving containers without dedicated crane function may go to Chapter 84 machinery provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide port-specific certifications like ISO 1161 for container handling to support straddle carrier classification
• Document tire type (solid rubber vs pneumatic) and ensure EPA compliance for diesel engines common in RTGs
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Modular Mobile Lifting Frame Carrier
Configurable tire-mounted frame with interchangeable lifting attachments for construction modules. HTS 8426.12.00.00 applies as a versatile mobile lifting frame on tires.
Tire-Mounted Mobile Lifting Frame
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Container Straddle Carrier
A heavy-duty vehicle with lifting frame and straddle legs on tires, engineered to lift and transport containers by driving under and straddling them in intermodal yards. Falls under HTS 8426.12.00.00 specifically as a straddle carrier for its tire-based mobility.
Port Straddle Truck
Tire-equipped straddle carrier optimized for port operations, featuring telescoping spreaders for ISO containers and high ground clearance. HTS 8426.12.00.00 covers it as a straddle carrier due to its mobile lifting frame on tires.
Heavy-Duty Tire-Mounted Transporter Crane
A robust mobile lifting frame on large off-road tires for transporting and lifting heavy modules in oil & gas fields. Classified in HTS 8426.12.00.00 as it matches mobile lifting frames on tires, excluding rail or ship types.
Industrial Straddle Lifter on Tires
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