HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8709.19 – Vehicles; (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms
HS code 8709.19 is the 6-digit subheading for vehicles, (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms. It is used for diesel tow tractors, gasoline platform trucks, LPG burden carriers, airport ground support tractors and industrial utility vehicles.
What HS 8709.19 covers
This HS code pertains to non-electrical, self-propelled vehicles used for short-distance goods transport in industrial settings like factories, warehouses, and airports, as well as tractors for railway station platforms, specifically excluding those with lifting or handling equipment. These vehicles typically run on internal combustion engines (diesel, gasoline, LPG) and are valued for their robust performance, longer operating times between refueling, and suitability for heavy-duty applications. The trade involves manufacturers supplying to logistics hubs, industrial complexes, and airport ground support operations worldwide. While there's a growing shift towards electric alternatives, these conventional vehicles maintain a strong market presence, particularly in regions or applications where infrastructure for electric charging is limited or where continuous, high-power operation is critical. Durability and reliability are key factors in their international trade.
- Covers
- Diesel tow tractors
- Gasoline platform trucks
- LPG burden carriers
- Airport ground support tractors
- Industrial utility vehicles
- Railway station platform tractors
- Conventional industrial tuggers
- Examples
- Kalmar terminal tractors
- TLD conventional baggage tractors
- Clark industrial trucks (non-lifting)
- Taylor-Dunn burden carriers
- Linde industrial tractors
Codes often confused with 8709.19
Common mistake. Often confused with 870911 (electrical versions) or 8427 (fork-lift trucks) if they possess lifting mechanisms, which this code excludes. Distinguish by power source and absence of lifting equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 870919, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 870919 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 $241M 27% of world exports
- 2 United States $170M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $117M 13% of world exports
World total: $878M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $228M 26% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $106M 12% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $34M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $887M 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 8709.19
Brazil does not split HS 8709.19: its NCM code is 8709.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8709.19
What is HS code 870919?
HS code 870919 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vehicles; (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms. This HS code pertains to non-electrical, self-propelled vehicles used for short-distance goods transport in industrial settings like factories, warehouses, and airports, as well as tractors for railway station platforms, specifically excluding those with lifting or handling equipment. These vehicles typically run on internal combustion engines (diesel, gasoline, LPG) and are valued for their robust performance, longer operating times between refueling, and suitability for heavy-duty applications. The trade involves manufacturers supplying to logistics hubs, industrial complexes, and airport ground support operations worldwide. While there's a growing shift towards electric alternatives, these conventional vehicles maintain a strong market presence, particularly in regions or applications where infrastructure for electric charging is limited or where continuous, high-power operation is critical. Durability and reliability are key factors in their international trade.
What products fall under HS code 870919?
Diesel tow tractors, gasoline platform trucks, LPG burden carriers, airport ground support tractors, industrial utility vehicles, railway station platform tractors, conventional industrial tuggers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 870919?
Often confused with 870911 (electrical versions) or 8427 (fork-lift trucks) if they possess lifting mechanisms, which this code excludes. Distinguish by power source and absence of lifting equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 870919?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 870919 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($241M, 27% of world exports), the United States ($170M) and China ($117M). World exports came to about $878M, 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 870919?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 870919 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($228M, 26% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($106M) and the Netherlands ($34M). World imports came to about $887M, 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 870919 structured?
HS code 870919 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 870919?
In Brazil, HS code 870919 is NCM 8709.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.