HS Code 8701
Tractors (Excluding Work Trucks)
HS code 8701 covers tractors used for agriculture, forestry, and road transport, specifically designed to haul trailers or specialized machinery.
4-digit Section XVIIFCL
HS Code 8701 — Tractors (Excluding Work Trucks)
This category covers motor vehicles designed primarily to pull or push other vehicles, appliances, or loads. It includes agricultural tractors, road tractors for semi-trailers, and forestry tractors.
What's included
- Agricultural wheeled tractors
- Road tractors for semi-trailers
- Track-laying tractors (crawlers)
- Pedestrian-controlled tractors
- Forestry tractors
What's excluded
- Forklift trucks → use
8427(Forklifts and other works trucks are in 8427.) - Platform tractors → use
8709(Short-distance tractors used in factories/warehouses are in 8709.)
Common examples
- John Deere 8R agricultural tractor
- Volvo FH16 road tractor unit
- Caterpillar D8 track-laying tractor
- Massey Ferguson compact tractor
Frequently asked questions
Are lawnmowers tractors?
Only if they have a significant towing capacity and meet tractor specifications; otherwise, they are in 8433.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 25%
- Documentation: Agricultural tractors often require soil-free cleanliness certificates to meet biosecurity laws.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, United States, India, Japan
- Top importers: Canada, France, Australia, Russia
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Key takeaway
Focuses on 'pulling' power for farming and long-haul road transport; separate from weight-carrying trucks.
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