Product classification
HS code for High power tractor: 8701.95
Tractors, n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709), of an engine power exceeding 130kW.
Classification of high power tractor under HS 8701.95
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 8701.95
- John Deere 9R Series
- Case IH Steiger
- New Holland T9 Series
- Fendt 1000 Vario
- Versatile DeltaTrack
Codes often confused with 8701.95
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870195 (the code used for high power tractor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870195 (the code used for high power tractor) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% 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 870195, not only high power tractor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $3.8B 40% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.6B 17% of world exports
- 3 France $1.1B 12% of world exports
World total: $9.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $1.1B 11% of world imports
- 2 Canada $757M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $715M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $9.2B 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 high power tractor
Brazil splits HS 8701.95 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8701.95.10Log skidders over 130 kW
- 8701.95.90Other tractors over 130 kW
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about high power tractor
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). Tractors with an engine power exceeding 130 kW are classified under HS code 8701.95.
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of high power tractor (HS 870195)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870195 (the code used for high power tractor) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.8B, 40% of world exports), the United States ($1.6B) and France ($1.1B). World exports came to about $9.5B, 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 high power tractor (HS 870195)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870195 (the code used for high power tractor) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.1B, 11% of world imports), Canada ($757M) and the United States ($715M). World imports came to about $9.2B, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for high power tractor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 870195 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for high power tractor depends on the product's details: 8701.95.10 (Log skidders over 130 kW), 8701.95.90 (Other tractors over 130 kW).