HS Code for High power tractor
High power tractors are classified under HS code 8701.95. This classification applies to tractors (other than those of heading 8709, which are works trucks) that possess an engine power exceeding 130 kW. The HS nomenclature for heading 8701 was significantly revised in recent years to categorize tractors based on their kilowatt (kW) output rather than their specific agricultural or industrial use. This ensures a more objective classification standard. These vehicles are designed primarily to pull or push other vehicles, appliances, or loads. While they are frequently used in large-scale agriculture for pulling heavy plows or seeders, the code 8701.95 is purely power-dependent and covers any tractor meeting the 130 kW threshold that is not a road tractor for semi-trailers.
Products Included
- Heavy-duty agricultural tractors (> 130 kW)
- Forestry tractors with high engine output
- High-horsepower articulated tractors
- Track-laying tractors (crawlers) exceeding 130 kW
- Industrial towing tractors for heavy loads
Common Misclassification
The most common misclassification occurs with road tractors for semi-trailers, which belong under 8701.21 through 8701.29. Even if a road tractor exceeds 130 kW, it must stay in the 8701.2x series because of its specific design for highway transport. Another error is confusing high-power tractors with self-propelled earthmoving machinery like bulldozers or graders (heading 8429). The distinction lies in the primary function: if the machine is designed to pull or push a separate implement, it is a tractor (8701); if the work tool is integrated and the machine is designed for earthmoving, it is 8429.
FAQ
What is the HS code for a high power tractor?
Tractors with an engine power exceeding 130 kW are classified under HS code 8701.95.
Does this code include tractors used for construction?
Yes, provided the vehicle is designed as a tractor for pulling/pushing and its engine power exceeds 130 kW, it falls under 8701.95 regardless of the industry.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for High power tractor?
The HS code for High power tractor is 870195 (Tractors; n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709); of an engine power exceeding 130kW).
How do I classify High power tractor for customs?
High power tractor is classified under HS code 870195 — Tractors; n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709); of an engine power exceeding 130kW. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for High power tractor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870195 for High power 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.