Product classification
HS code for Heavy duty tractor: 8701.94
Tractors, n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709), of an engine power exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 130kW.
Classification of heavy duty tractor under HS 8701.94
Heavy-duty tractors with an engine power exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 130 kW are classified under HS code 8701.94. The Harmonized System defines tractors in heading 8701 as vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle, appliance, or load, even if they have subsidiary provisions for the transport of tools or seeds. The classification within the 8701.9x series is strictly determined by the net engine power. HS code 8701.94 specifically captures mid-to-high range tractors often used in intensive agricultural operations or forestry. This classification is applied according to GRI 1, which relies on the heading text, and GRI 6, which governs the comparison of subheadings at the same level. It is important to note that this code excludes road tractors for semi-trailers and pedestrian-controlled tractors, which have their own specific subheadings within 8701.
- Covers
- Agricultural tractors with engine power between 76 kW and 130 kW
- Forestry tractors within the 75-130 kW power range
- Articulated tractors used for heavy hauling in farming
- Track-laying tractors (crawlers) within the specified power bracket
- Utility tractors for municipal heavy-duty work
- Also under 8701.94
- John Deere 6R Series
- New Holland T6 Series
- Case IH Maxxum
- Claas Arion 500
- Valtra N Series
Codes often confused with 8701.94
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these vehicles under HS code 8701.93 or 8701.95. HS code 8701.93 is reserved for tractors with power exceeding 59 kW but not exceeding 75 kW, while 8701.95 is for those exceeding 130 kW. Precise engine specification documentation is required to avoid these errors. Furthermore, heavy-duty tractors are sometimes confused with work trucks of heading 8709, which are used in factories or warehouses for short-distance transport; however, 8701 tractors are distinguished by their primary design for towing or pushing in outdoor or agricultural settings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870194 (the code used for heavy duty tractor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870194 (the code used for heavy duty tractor) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 870194, not only heavy duty tractor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.3B 34% of world exports
- 2 France $881M 13% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $700M 11% of world exports
World total: $6.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 16% of world imports
- 2 France $964M 13% of world imports
- 3 Austria $485M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $7.3B 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 codes for heavy duty tractor
Brazil splits HS 8701.94 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8701.94.10Log skidders over 75 kW, up to 130 kW
- 8701.94.90Other tractors over 75 kW but not over 130 kW
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about heavy duty tractor
What is the HS code for Heavy duty tractor?
The HS code for Heavy duty tractor is 870194 (Tractors; n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709); of an engine power exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 130kW). The HS code for a tractor with an engine power exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 130 kW is 8701.94.
How do I classify Heavy duty tractor for customs?
Heavy duty tractor is classified under HS code 870194 — Tractors; n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709); of an engine power exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 130kW. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are road tractors for semi-trailers included in this code?
No, road tractors for semi-trailers are classified under HS code 8701.21 through 8701.29, depending on their propulsion type.
Which countries are the top exporters of heavy duty tractor (HS 870194)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870194 (the code used for heavy duty tractor) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.3B, 34% of world exports), France ($881M) and the United Kingdom ($700M). World exports came to about $6.6B, 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 heavy duty tractor (HS 870194)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870194 (the code used for heavy duty tractor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 16% of world imports), France ($964M) and Austria ($485M). World imports came to about $7.3B, 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 Heavy duty tractor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870194 for Heavy duty 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 heavy duty tractor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870194 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for heavy duty tractor depends on the product's details: 8701.94.10 (Log skidders over 75 kW, up to 130 kW), 8701.94.90 (Other tractors over 75 kW but not over 130 kW).