Product classification
HS code for Bulldozer: 8701.30
Tractors, track-laying.
Classification of bulldozer under HS 8701.30
The classification of a bulldozer under HS code 8701.30 refers specifically to the track-laying tractor unit that serves as the motive power for the machine. While many complete bulldozers are classified under heading 8429 as self-propelled earthmoving machinery, the Harmonized System provides heading 8701 for tractors. Subheading 8701.30 specifically covers track-laying tractors (often called crawlers). In many customs jurisdictions, if a bulldozer is imported as a base tractor unit or if the tractor component is being identified separately from its attachments (like the blade or ripper), 8701.30 is the appropriate code. These vehicles are characterized by their use of continuous tracks rather than wheels, providing high flotation and traction on soft or uneven terrain. The classification under 8701.30 emphasizes the vehicle's function as a tractor—a machine designed to pull or push other equipment—rather than the specific earthmoving function of the attached blade. This distinction is vital for duty rates and regulatory compliance regarding heavy machinery and vehicular emissions standards.
- Covers
- Track-laying tractors for construction
- Crawler tractors without blades
- Steel-track motive units
- Rubber-track industrial tractors
- Also under 8701.30
- Caterpillar D8T
- John Deere 8RT
- Komatsu D155AX
- Liebherr PR 776
- Case IH Quadtrac
Codes often confused with 8701.30
Common mistake. Bulldozers are most commonly misclassified under HS code 8429.11, which is the specific code for track-laying bulldozers and angledozers. The difference lies in whether the machine is being presented as a complete, functional earthmoving unit (8429) or as a track-laying tractor (8701.30). Wheeled bulldozers are also often confused with this code but belong under 8429.19 or 8701.91-95 depending on their configuration.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870130 (the code used for bulldozer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870130 (the code used for bulldozer) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 870130, not only bulldozer.
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 bulldozer
Brazil classifies bulldozer under NCM 8701.30.00: HS 8701.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bulldozer
What is the HS code for Bulldozer?
The HS code for Bulldozer is 870130 (Tractors; track-laying). A track-laying tractor used as a bulldozer base is classified under 8701.30, while a complete bulldozer machine is typically 8429.11.
How do I classify Bulldozer for customs?
Bulldozer is classified under HS code 870130 — Tractors; track-laying. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8701.30 include the blade?
Generally, 8701.30 covers the tractor itself. If the blade is attached and the machine is a dedicated bulldozer, it usually moves to heading 8429.
Which countries are the top exporters of bulldozer (HS 870130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870130 (the code used for bulldozer) 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 bulldozer (HS 870130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870130 (the code used for bulldozer) 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.
Is the HS code for Bulldozer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870130 for Bulldozer is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bulldozer in Brazil?
In Brazil, bulldozer (HS 870130) is classified under NCM 8701.30.00.