CN code 8705 10 covers mobile cranes – special vehicles equipped with a crane mounted on a truck chassis or special carrier, capable of independent road and site travel. This includes truck cranes on truck chassis, all-terrain cranes, and self-propelled crawler cranes. Manufacturers include Liebherr, Tadano, Manitowoc (Grove), Terex, and XCMG, with lifting capacities from several to over 1000 tonnes. Truck chassis must meet type-approval under Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (if road-going). The crane is subject to Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 with CE marking. Engines must meet Euro VI (road chassis) or Stage V (non-road machinery).

Importing mobile cranes (CN 8705 10) from non-EU countries requires standard customs procedures. Rates in TARIC/ISZTAR4. Cranes as special vehicles are not subject to excise. VAT on customs value plus duty. Specialist transport logistics required due to size and weight. Customs value includes transport to EU border. Road cranes require chassis type-approval and special vehicle registration. Crane requires CE conformity declaration and inspection by notified body. Cranes are subject to regular Technical Supervision Office inspections.

The European mobile crane market (CN 8705 10) is closely linked to construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Demand is driven by wind farm construction, transport infrastructure, and industrial building. European leader Liebherr (Austria/Germany) offers a full range from 30 to over 1200 tonnes. The used crane market is active with cross-border EU trade. For classification, distinguishing mobile cranes from loading cranes (CN 8426) and work platforms (CN 8705 90) is essential. The key factor is crane integration with a vehicle chassis and self-propulsion capability.