8426.49.00 - Other

HTS code 8426.49.00 encompasses self-propelled cranes that are not mounted on tires. This category specifically addresses mobile lifting machinery that operates independently without relying on wheeled chassis for mobility. The exclusion of tire-mounted variants is the defining characteristic that separates these goods from their sibling category, 8426.41.00.

This classification is applicable to a range of self-propelled cranes designed for lifting and moving heavy loads in various industrial, construction, and port environments. The primary distinction lies in their mode of locomotion; therefore, goods classified here will not be equipped with pneumatic tires for road or off-road travel. Their self-propulsion mechanism is integral to their operation and mobility within a worksite.

The subcategories within 8426.49.00 further refine the classification based on the operational mechanism of the crane. Category 8426.49.00.10 specifically pertains to cable-operated cranes, which utilize a system of ropes and pulleys to control lifting and movement. Conversely, 8426.49.00.90 serves as a residual category for all other self-propelled, non-tire-mounted cranes that do not fall under the cable-operated designation, covering a variety of hydraulic or other mechanical lifting systems.