Product classification
HS code for Crawler tractor: 8701.30
Tractors, track-laying.
Classification of crawler tractor under HS 8701.30
Crawler tractors, also known as track-laying tractors, are classified under HS code 8701.30. According to the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 87, tractors are defined as wheeled or track-laying vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle, appliance, or load. While they may have some capacity for carrying tools or auxiliary equipment, their primary function is traction. HS code 8701.30 specifically isolates tractors that utilize tracks instead of wheels. This classification is based on the vehicle's propulsion system and its intended use as a prime mover. It is important to note that this code applies to the tractor unit itself. If the tractor is imported with permanently attached earthmoving equipment, the classification may shift to Chapter 84. However, for the base tractor unit used in agriculture, forestry, or industrial towing, 8701.30 is the standard international designation.
- Covers
- Agricultural track-laying tractors
- Industrial crawler tractors for towing
- Forestry track-layers
- Base track-laying units without blades or attachments
- Steel-track and rubber-track 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8429.11, which covers bulldozers. If a crawler tractor is fitted with a dozer blade, it is considered a bulldozer and must be classified under 8429.11. Another common error is using 8701.91 through 8701.95, which are codes reserved specifically for wheeled tractors categorized by engine power. Importers must ensure the distinction between track-laying and wheeled propulsion is clear in the documentation to avoid these errors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870130 (the code used for crawler tractor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870130 (the code used for crawler tractor) 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 crawler tractor.
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 crawler tractor
Brazil classifies crawler tractor 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 crawler tractor
What is the HS code for Crawler tractor?
The HS code for Crawler tractor is 870130 (Tractors; track-laying). The HS code for a track-laying tractor (crawler tractor) is 8701.30.
How do I classify Crawler tractor for customs?
Crawler tractor is classified under HS code 870130 — Tractors; track-laying. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8701.30 include bulldozers?
No, if the crawler tractor is equipped with a bulldozer blade, it is classified under HS code 8429.11. Code 8701.30 is for the tractor unit used for hauling or pushing without specialized earthmoving attachments.
Which countries are the top exporters of crawler tractor (HS 870130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870130 (the code used for crawler tractor) 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 crawler tractor (HS 870130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870130 (the code used for crawler tractor) 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 Crawler tractor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870130 for Crawler tractor 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 crawler tractor in Brazil?
In Brazil, crawler tractor (HS 870130) is classified under NCM 8701.30.00.