Product classification
HS code for Warehouse tractor: 8709.19
Vehicles, (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms.
Classification of warehouse tractor under HS 8709.19
Warehouse tractors are classified under HS code 8709.19 based on their mechanical design and intended utility. Chapter 87 covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. Heading 8709 specifically addresses self-propelled works trucks that are not fitted with lifting or handling equipment. These vehicles are typically used in factories, warehouses, dock areas, or airports for the short-distance transport of goods. Subheading 8709.19 is the residual category for such vehicles that are not powered by an electric motor, typically utilizing internal combustion engines like diesel or petrol. The absence of lifting mechanisms like forks or masts is the primary reason these are classified here rather than under heading 8427. The classification is strictly for vehicles designed for haulage and towing within a confined industrial or commercial perimeter rather than for use on public highways. The technical specifications must show the vehicle is intended for pulling trailers or platform trucks in a localized environment.
- Covers
- Internal combustion engine warehouse tractors
- Platform tractors for railway stations
- Tow tractors for airport ground support (non-electric)
- Factory haulage vehicles without lifting gear
- Industrial tuggers (non-electric)
- Also under 8709.19
- Kalmar terminal tractors
- TLD conventional baggage tractors
- Clark industrial trucks (non-lifting)
- Taylor-Dunn burden carriers
- Linde industrial tractors
Codes often confused with 8709.19
Common mistake. These are often confused with HS code 8709.11, which is reserved for electrical warehouse tractors. They are also frequently misclassified under HS code 8427.20, which covers forklift trucks; however, 8427 requires the presence of lifting or handling equipment, which 8709 vehicles lack.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870919 (the code used for warehouse tractor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870919 (the code used for warehouse tractor) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 870919, not only warehouse tractor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $241M 27% of world exports
- 2 United States $170M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $117M 13% of world exports
World total: $878M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $228M 26% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $106M 12% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $34M 3.9% of world imports
World total: $887M 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 warehouse tractor
Brazil classifies warehouse tractor under NCM 8709.19.00: HS 8709.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about warehouse tractor
What is the HS code for Warehouse tractor?
The HS code for Warehouse tractor is 870919 (Vehicles; (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms). The HS code for a non-electric warehouse tractor is 8709.19. Electric versions are 8709.11.
How do I classify Warehouse tractor for customs?
Warehouse tractor is classified under HS code 870919 — Vehicles; (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such, and tractors of the type used on railway station platforms. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for forklifts?
No, forklifts must be classified under heading 8427 because they possess lifting and handling mechanisms.
Which countries are the top exporters of warehouse tractor (HS 870919)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870919 (the code used for warehouse tractor) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($241M, 27% of world exports), the United States ($170M) and China ($117M). World exports came to about $878M, 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 warehouse tractor (HS 870919)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870919 (the code used for warehouse tractor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($228M, 26% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($106M) and the Netherlands ($34M). World imports came to about $887M, 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 Warehouse tractor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870919 for Warehouse 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 warehouse tractor in Brazil?
In Brazil, warehouse tractor (HS 870919) is classified under NCM 8709.19.00.