Product classification
HS code for Tracked tractor: 8701.30
Tractors, track-laying.
Classification of tracked tractor under HS 8701.30
Tracked tractors, or track-laying tractors, are classified under HS code 8701.30. Heading 8701 defines tractors as vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle, appliance, or load, even if they have small auxiliary platforms for tools or materials. The sub-heading 8701.30 is specific to vehicles that move on tracks rather than wheels. This classification is based on the propulsion system and the primary intent of the vehicle. These machines are designed to provide high tractive effort at low speeds and low ground pressure, making them ideal for agricultural, forestry, or heavy construction towing tasks. It is important to note that the classification under 8701.30 applies to the tractor as a prime mover. If the vehicle is imported with permanently attached earth-moving equipment, such as a bulldozer blade, the classification shifts to Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Agricultural tracked tractors
- Forestry crawler tractors
- Track-laying prime movers
- Steel-track tractors
- Rubber-track tractors (non-wheeled)
- 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 common misclassification occurs with HS code 8429.11, which covers bulldozers. If a tracked tractor is fitted with a dozer blade, it is considered a bulldozer under 8429.11. Another common error is using 8701.91 through 8701.95, which are codes reserved for wheeled tractors. Importers must distinguish between the track-laying mechanism and the wheeled mechanism to ensure the correct application of 8701.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870130 (the code used for tracked tractor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870130 (the code used for tracked 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 tracked 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 tracked tractor
Brazil classifies tracked 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 tracked tractor
What is the HS code for Tracked tractor?
The HS code for Tracked tractor is 870130 (Tractors; track-laying). The HS code for a track-laying tractor is 8701.30.
How do I classify Tracked tractor for customs?
Tracked 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 tractor is equipped with a blade or other earth-moving machinery, it is classified under 8429.11 as a bulldozer.
Which countries are the top exporters of tracked tractor (HS 870130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870130 (the code used for tracked 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 tracked tractor (HS 870130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870130 (the code used for tracked 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 Tracked tractor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870130 for Tracked 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 tracked tractor in Brazil?
In Brazil, tracked tractor (HS 870130) is classified under NCM 8701.30.00.