HTS heading 8701 · Chapter 87
HTS 8701: Tractors
HTS heading 8701 covers tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709). It has 18 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (13 lines), 4% (5 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8701.10.01.00 | Single axle tractors[No.] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| Road tractors for semi-trailers: | |||||
| 8701.21.00 | With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) | 4% | Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| New: | |||||
| 8701.21.00.15 | G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.21.00.45 | G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.21.00.80 | Used[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.22.00 | With both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion | 4% | Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| New: | |||||
| 8701.22.00.15 | G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.22.00.45 | G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.22.00.80 | Used[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.23.00 | With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion | 4% | Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| New: | |||||
| 8701.23.00.15 | G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.23.00.45 | G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.23.00.80 | Used[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.24.00 | With only electric motor for propulsion | 4% | Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| New: | |||||
| 8701.24.00.15 | G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.24.00.45 | G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.24.00.80 | Used[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.29.00 | Other | 4% | Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | |
| New: | |||||
| 8701.29.00.15 | G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.29.00.45 | G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.29.00.80 | Used[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors: | ||||
| 8701.30.10 | Suitable for agricultural use | Free | Free | ||
| New: | |||||
| 8701.30.10.15 | With a net engine power of less than 93.3 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.10.30 | With a net engine power of 93.3 kW or more but less than 119.4 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.10.45 | With a net engine power of 119.4 kW or more but less than 194 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.10.60 | With a net engine power of 194 kW or more but less than 257.4 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.10.75 | With a net engine power of 257.4 kW or more[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.10.90 | Used[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.50 | Other | Free | 27.5% | ||
| New: | |||||
| 8701.30.50.15 | With a net engine power of less than 93.3 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.50.30 | With a net engine power of 93.3 kW or more but less than 119.4 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.50.45 | With a net engine power of 119.4 kW or more but less than 194 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.50.60 | With a net engine power of 194 kW or more but less than 257.4 kW[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.50.75 | With a net engine power of 257.4 kW or more[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8701.30.50.90 | Used[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other, of an engine power: | |||||
| 8701.91 | Not exceeding 18 kW: | ||||
| 8701.91.10.00 | For agricultural use[No.] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 8701.91.50.00 | Other[No.] | Free | 27.5% | Estimate → | |
| 8701.92 | Exceeding 18 kW but not exceeding 37 kW: | ||||
| 8701.92.10.00 | Suitable for agricultural use[No.] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 8701.92.50.00 | Other[No.] | Free | 27.5% | Estimate → | |
| 8701.93 | Exceeding 37 kW but not exceeding 75 kW: | ||||
| 8701.93.10.00 | Suitable for agricultural use[No.] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 8701.93.50.00 | Other[No.] | Free | 27.5% | Estimate → | |
| 8701.94 | Exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 130 kW: | ||||
| 8701.94.10.00 | Suitable for agricultural use[No.] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 8701.94.50.00 | Other[No.] | Free | 27.5% | Estimate → | |
| 8701.95 | Exceeding 130 kW: | ||||
| 8701.95.10.00 | Suitable for agricultural use[No.] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 8701.95.50.00 | Other[No.] | Free | 27.5% | Estimate → |
45 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 8701.21.00 at the general rate of 4%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (4%) | $400.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $447.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- B
- Automotive Products Trade Act
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 8701?
Heading 8701 has 18 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (13 lines), 4% (5 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 8701?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 8701?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.