HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8701.91 – Tractors; n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709); of an engine power not exceeding 18kW

HS code 8701.91 is the 6-digit subheading for tractors, n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709), of an engine power not exceeding 18kW. It is used for garden tractors, sub-compact utility tractors, lawn tractors, small agricultural tractors and compact utility vehicles (tractor type).

What HS 8701.91 covers

This HS code covers small tractors with an engine power not exceeding 18kW, excluding road tractors and works trucks. These versatile machines are primarily used in gardening, landscaping, small-scale agriculture, and municipal services, offering maneuverability and sufficient power for lighter tasks. Importers include individual consumers, small businesses, landscaping companies, and local government entities. Exporters are typically manufacturers specializing in compact utility equipment, often from countries with advanced agricultural machinery industries. The trade is driven by demand for efficient property maintenance, hobby farming, and specialized utility work, with factors like ease of use, attachment compatibility, and fuel efficiency being important considerations.

Covers
  • Garden tractors
  • Sub-compact utility tractors
  • Lawn tractors
  • Small agricultural tractors
  • Compact utility vehicles (tractor type)
  • Riding mowers (tractor-style)
Examples
  • John Deere 1025R
  • Kubota BX Series
  • Massey Ferguson GC1700
  • Yanmar SA Series
  • Cub Cadet XT1

Codes often confused with 8701.91

Common mistake. Often confused with 8432 (agricultural machinery for soil preparation) if attachments are included, or 8709 (works trucks) if used for towing in industrial settings, but these are primarily for pulling/pushing in agricultural/landscaping contexts.

84.32Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers87.09Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS code 870191, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870191 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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. 1 Japan $193M
  2. 2 South Korea $130M
  3. 3 Netherlands $95M

World total: $807M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $113M
  2. 2 Canada $92M
  3. 3 Netherlands $59M

World total: $785M 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 8701.91

Brazil does not split HS 8701.91: its NCM code is 8701.91.00.

  1. 8701.91.00 Tractors not exceeding 18 kWNão superior a 18 kW

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 8701.91

What is HS code 870191?

HS code 870191 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tractors; n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709); of an engine power not exceeding 18kW. This HS code covers small tractors with an engine power not exceeding 18kW, excluding road tractors and works trucks. These versatile machines are primarily used in gardening, landscaping, small-scale agriculture, and municipal services, offering maneuverability and sufficient power for lighter tasks. Importers include individual consumers, small businesses, landscaping companies, and local government entities. Exporters are typically manufacturers specializing in compact utility equipment, often from countries with advanced agricultural machinery industries. The trade is driven by demand for efficient property maintenance, hobby farming, and specialized utility work, with factors like ease of use, attachment compatibility, and fuel efficiency being important considerations.

What products fall under HS code 870191?

Garden tractors, sub-compact utility tractors, lawn tractors, small agricultural tractors, compact utility vehicles (tractor type), riding mowers (tractor-style)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 870191?

Often confused with 8432 (agricultural machinery for soil preparation) if attachments are included, or 8709 (works trucks) if used for towing in industrial settings, but these are primarily for pulling/pushing in agricultural/landscaping contexts.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870191?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870191 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($193M, 24% of world exports), South Korea ($130M) and the Netherlands ($95M). World exports came to about $807M, 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 870191?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870191 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 14% of world imports), Canada ($92M) and the Netherlands ($59M). World imports came to about $785M, 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 870191 structured?

HS code 870191 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870191?

In Brazil, HS code 870191 is NCM 8701.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.