Heading · Section XVII

8701: Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709)

8701
  • 0%–10%UK
  • 0%–16%EU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • 0%–4%USA
  • US$72.9bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 8701 is divided into 12 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 87, vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories….

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 8701 into 21 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 10% (average 5.8%). 6 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 8701 covers 21 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 16%. 6 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 8701 into 21 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 30%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 8701 covers 18 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4%. 13 of them are duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 8701 goods worth US$72.9bn (−17.9% year on year).

The largest exporter was Mexico (US$11.3bn), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$14.9bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 12th among 161 exporters with US$1.6bn.

The United Kingdom imported US$2.7bn.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 10% Third-country duty 21 tariff lines · average 5.8% EU Free – 16% Third-country duty 21 tariff lines · average 8.7% Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 21 tariff lines USA Free – 4% General (MFN) 18 tariff lines · average 1.1%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Subheadings 12

World trade in 2024

8701 · US$72.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$905.3kUS$905.3k+US$40.1m+US$1.2bn+> US$5.9bn

Exports: 161
  1. Mexico: US$11.3bn
  2. Germany: US$10.7bn
  3. China: US$7.6bn
  4. United States: US$6.4bn
  5. Netherlands: US$5.9bn
  6. France: US$5.4bn
  7. Belgium: US$3.1bn
  8. Sweden: US$2.6bn
  9. Italy: US$2.2bn
  10. Poland: US$1.9bn
  11. Japan: US$1.8bn
  12. United Kingdom: US$1.6bn
  13. Brazil: US$1.4bn
  14. Austria: US$1.4bn
  15. Türkiye: US$1.3bn
  16. India: US$1.3bn
  17. Spain: US$1.2bn
  18. South Korea: US$862m
  19. Finland: US$738.4m
  20. Thailand: US$573.9m
  21. Canada: US$492m
  22. Hungary: US$312.8m
  23. Lithuania: US$295.6m
  24. Czechia: US$258.3m
  25. South Africa: US$241.4m
  26. Belarus: US$215.4m
  27. Bulgaria: US$190.7m
  28. Denmark: US$144.9m
  29. Slovakia: US$133m
  30. Slovenia: US$117.8m
  31. Romania: US$99.1m
  32. Switzerland: US$89m
  33. Malaysia: US$82.2m
  34. Norway: US$70m
  35. Estonia: US$69.8m
  36. Indonesia: US$68.4m
  37. Australia: US$61.1m
  38. Kazakhstan: US$56.4m
  39. Ireland: US$50m
  40. Pakistan: US$42.6m
  41. Portugal: US$40.1m
  42. Taiwan: US$38.3m
  43. Croatia: US$37.3m
  44. Serbia: US$35.6m
  45. Russia: US$32.8m
  46. Luxembourg: US$32m
  47. Singapore: US$26.9m
  48. Latvia: US$24.3m
  49. Hong Kong SAR China: US$22.3m
  50. Saudi Arabia: US$21m
  51. Armenia: US$16.4m
  52. Kenya: US$16m
  53. Tanzania: US$15.8m
  54. Uzbekistan: US$14.6m
  55. Greece: US$10.4m
  56. Kuwait: US$9.3m
  57. Kyrgyzstan: US$8.9m
  58. Vietnam: US$8.9m
  59. Zambia: US$7.2m
  60. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$7.2m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Mexico US$11.3bn 15.5%
2 Germany US$10.7bn 14.6%
3 China US$7.6bn 10.5%
4 United States US$6.4bn 8.8%
5 Netherlands US$5.9bn 8.1%
6 France US$5.4bn 7.4%
7 Belgium US$3.1bn 4.3%
8 Sweden US$2.6bn 3.6%
9 Italy US$2.2bn 3%
10 Poland US$1.9bn 2.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$14.9bn 20.5%
2 Canada US$5bn 6.9%
3 France US$4bn 5.4%
4 Germany US$3.4bn 4.7%
5 Russia US$2.8bn 3.9%
6 United Kingdom US$2.7bn 3.8%
7 Poland US$2.7bn 3.6%
8 Italy US$2.4bn 3.3%
9 Spain US$2.3bn 3.2%
10 Türkiye US$2.1bn 2.9%

Legal notes

Notes

1. This chapter does not cover railway or tramway rolling stock designed solely for running on rails.

2. For the purposes of this chapter, ‘tractors’ means vehicles constructed essentially for hauling or pushing another vehicle, appliance or load, whether or not they contain subsidiary provision for the transport, in connection with the main use of the tractor, of tools, seeds, fertilisers or other goods.

Machines and working tools designed for fitting to tractors of heading 8701 as interchangeable equipment remain classified in their respective headings even if presented with the tractor, and whether or not mounted on it.

3. Motor chassis fitted with cabs fall in headings 8702 to 8704, and not in heading 8706.

4. Heading 8712 includes all children's bicycles. Other children's cycles fall in heading 9503.

Subheading note

1. Subheading 870822 covers:

  1. (a) front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, framed; and

  2. (b) front windscreens (windshields), rear windows and other windows, whether or not framed, incorporating heating devices or other electrical or electronic devices,

when suitable for use solely or principally with the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705.

Products classified here

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709)?

Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) fall under HS heading 8701, part of chapter 87, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8701 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 10%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709) in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8701 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 16%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709)?

Mexico, with US$11.3bn in 2024 (15.5% of world exports).