HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8701.30 – Tractors; track-laying
HS code 8701.30 is the 6-digit subheading for tractors, track-laying. It is used for bulldozers, crawler tractors, track-type agricultural tractors, forestry crawlers and pipeline layers.
What HS 8701.30 covers
Track-laying tractors, commonly known as bulldozers or crawler tractors, are heavy-duty machines characterized by their continuous tracks instead of wheels, providing superior traction and stability on challenging terrain. These robust vehicles are indispensable in sectors such as construction, mining, agriculture (especially large-scale), and forestry for tasks like earthmoving, land clearing, and heavy pulling. Importers are typically large construction companies, mining operations, agricultural enterprises, and government infrastructure projects. Exporters are global manufacturers of heavy equipment, with strong markets in regions undergoing significant infrastructure development or possessing extensive natural resources. Key trade factors include engine power, blade capacity, durability, and the availability of specialized attachments.
- Covers
- Bulldozers
- Crawler tractors
- Track-type agricultural tractors
- Forestry crawlers
- Pipeline layers
- Compact track loaders
- Swamp dozers
- Examples
- Caterpillar D8T
- John Deere 8RT
- Komatsu D155AX
- Liebherr PR 776
- Case IH Quadtrac
Codes often confused with 8701.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with 8429 (bulldozers, graders, excavators) if not specifically identified as a tractor, or 87019x (wheeled agricultural tractors) due to similar applications but different mobility systems.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870130 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% 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 United States $1.1B 62% of world exports
- 2 Germany $231M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $124M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $761M 40% of world imports
- 2 Canada $401M 21% of world imports
- 3 Australia $58M 3.0% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 8701.30
Brazil does not split HS 8701.30: its NCM code is 8701.30.00.
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 8701.30
What is HS code 870130?
HS code 870130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tractors; track-laying. Track-laying tractors, commonly known as bulldozers or crawler tractors, are heavy-duty machines characterized by their continuous tracks instead of wheels, providing superior traction and stability on challenging terrain. These robust vehicles are indispensable in sectors such as construction, mining, agriculture (especially large-scale), and forestry for tasks like earthmoving, land clearing, and heavy pulling. Importers are typically large construction companies, mining operations, agricultural enterprises, and government infrastructure projects. Exporters are global manufacturers of heavy equipment, with strong markets in regions undergoing significant infrastructure development or possessing extensive natural resources. Key trade factors include engine power, blade capacity, durability, and the availability of specialized attachments.
What products fall under HS code 870130?
Bulldozers, crawler tractors, track-type agricultural tractors, forestry crawlers, pipeline layers, compact track loaders, swamp dozers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870130?
Can be confused with 8429 (bulldozers, graders, excavators) if not specifically identified as a tractor, or 87019x (wheeled agricultural tractors) due to similar applications but different mobility systems.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870130 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 62% of world exports), Germany ($231M) and Italy ($124M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 870130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870130 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($761M, 40% of world imports), Canada ($401M) and Australia ($58M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 870130 structured?
HS code 870130 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870130?
In Brazil, HS code 870130 is NCM 8701.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.