HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8701.29 – Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with other propulsion methods n.e.c. in item no 8701.2
HS code 8701.29 is the 6-digit subheading for tractors, road tractors for semi-trailers, with other propulsion methods n.e.c. in item no 8701.2. It is used for diesel semi-trucks, LNG-powered road tractors, hydrogen fuel cell semi-trailers, heavy-duty prime movers and long-haul trucks.
What HS 8701.29 covers
This category encompasses road tractors for semi-trailers that utilize propulsion methods other than solely electric motors, predominantly diesel engines, but also potentially natural gas or hydrogen fuel cells. These vehicles are the workhorses of global logistics, forming the backbone of freight transportation across continents. Major importers include large trucking companies, independent owner-operators, and logistics firms seeking to expand or modernize their fleets. Exporters are typically established heavy-duty truck manufacturers with global production networks. The trade in these tractors is influenced by fuel efficiency, engine power, emissions standards, and driver comfort, with a growing emphasis on alternative fuels and hybrid technologies as the industry transitions away from purely fossil-fuel dependence.
- Covers
- Diesel semi-trucks
- LNG-powered road tractors
- Hydrogen fuel cell semi-trailers
- Heavy-duty prime movers
- Long-haul trucks
- Conventional tractor units
- Examples
- Peterbilt 579
- Kenworth T680
- Scania R-series
- Mercedes-Benz Actros
- Volvo FH
Codes often confused with 8701.29
Common mistake. Often confused with 8704 (motor vehicles for transport of goods) if not clearly identified as a tractor designed to pull a separate semi-trailer, or 870124 if it has an electric motor as part of a hybrid system.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870129, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870129 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Lithuania, with 14% 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 China $444M 57% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $90M 11% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $56M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $780M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Lithuania $117M 14% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $95M 11% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $77M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $843M 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 8701.29
Brazil does not split HS 8701.29: its NCM code is 8701.29.00.
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 8701.29
What is HS code 870129?
HS code 870129 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tractors; road tractors for semi-trailers, with other propulsion methods n.e.c. in item no 8701.2. This category encompasses road tractors for semi-trailers that utilize propulsion methods other than solely electric motors, predominantly diesel engines, but also potentially natural gas or hydrogen fuel cells. These vehicles are the workhorses of global logistics, forming the backbone of freight transportation across continents. Major importers include large trucking companies, independent owner-operators, and logistics firms seeking to expand or modernize their fleets. Exporters are typically established heavy-duty truck manufacturers with global production networks. The trade in these tractors is influenced by fuel efficiency, engine power, emissions standards, and driver comfort, with a growing emphasis on alternative fuels and hybrid technologies as the industry transitions away from purely fossil-fuel dependence.
What products fall under HS code 870129?
Diesel semi-trucks, LNG-powered road tractors, hydrogen fuel cell semi-trailers, heavy-duty prime movers, long-haul trucks, conventional tractor units
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870129?
Often confused with 8704 (motor vehicles for transport of goods) if not clearly identified as a tractor designed to pull a separate semi-trailer, or 870124 if it has an electric motor as part of a hybrid system.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870129?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870129 in UN Comtrade data were China ($444M, 57% of world exports), the Netherlands ($90M) and Brazil ($56M). World exports came to about $780M, 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 870129?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870129 in UN Comtrade data were Lithuania ($117M, 14% of world imports), the Netherlands ($95M) and Nigeria ($77M). World imports came to about $843M, 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 870129 structured?
HS code 870129 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870129?
In Brazil, HS code 870129 is NCM 8701.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.