HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8701.24 – Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with only electric motors for propulsion
HS code 8701.24 is the 6-digit subheading for tractors, road tractors for semi-trailers, with only electric motors for propulsion. It is used for electric semi-trucks, battery-electric road tractors, zero-emission semi-trailer haulers, electric terminal tractors and heavy-duty electric prime movers.
What HS 8701.24 covers
This HS code covers road tractors specifically designed for pulling semi-trailers, powered exclusively by electric motors. This is a rapidly evolving segment within the heavy-duty vehicle market, driven by global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in urban centers. Key players in this trade include innovative electric vehicle manufacturers and established truck brands transitioning their product lines. Importers are typically large logistics companies, freight carriers, and port authorities looking to electrify their fleets, often incentivized by government subsidies and environmental regulations. Exporters are concentrated in countries with advanced automotive manufacturing and strong R&D in battery and electric powertrain technologies. Key considerations in this trade include battery range, charging infrastructure availability, payload capacity, and total cost of ownership compared to traditional diesel counterparts.
- Covers
- Electric semi-trucks
- Battery-electric road tractors
- Zero-emission semi-trailer haulers
- Electric terminal tractors
- Heavy-duty electric prime movers
- Electric yard spotters
- Examples
- Tesla Semi
- Volvo VNR Electric
- Freightliner eCascadia
- Nikola Tre BEV
Codes often confused with 8701.24
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 870129 (road tractors with other propulsion methods) if the electric-only propulsion isn't clearly identified, or 8704 (motor vehicles for transport of goods) if not recognized as a tractor for semi-trailers.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870124, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870124 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $431M 48% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $101M 11% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $97M 11% of world exports
World total: $895M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $119M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $57M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $57M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $612M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8701.24
Brazil does not split HS 8701.24: its NCM code is 8701.24.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8701.24
What is HS code 870124?
HS code 870124 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with only electric motors for propulsion. This HS code covers road tractors specifically designed for pulling semi-trailers, powered exclusively by electric motors. This is a rapidly evolving segment within the heavy-duty vehicle market, driven by global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality in urban centers. Key players in this trade include innovative electric vehicle manufacturers and established truck brands transitioning their product lines. Importers are typically large logistics companies, freight carriers, and port authorities looking to electrify their fleets, often incentivized by government subsidies and environmental regulations. Exporters are concentrated in countries with advanced automotive manufacturing and strong R&D in battery and electric powertrain technologies. Key considerations in this trade include battery range, charging infrastructure availability, payload capacity, and total cost of ownership compared to traditional diesel counterparts.
What products fall under HS code 870124?
Electric semi-trucks, battery-electric road tractors, zero-emission semi-trailer haulers, electric terminal tractors, heavy-duty electric prime movers, electric yard spotters
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870124?
This code can be confused with 870129 (road tractors with other propulsion methods) if the electric-only propulsion isn't clearly identified, or 8704 (motor vehicles for transport of goods) if not recognized as a tractor for semi-trailers.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870124?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870124 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($431M, 48% of world exports), Belgium ($101M) and Sweden ($97M). World exports came to about $895M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 870124?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870124 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($119M, 19% of world imports), France ($57M) and Switzerland ($57M). World imports came to about $612M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 870124 structured?
HS code 870124 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (24) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870124?
In Brazil, HS code 870124 is NCM 8701.24.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.