8701 - Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709):

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

8701 1001 00

Single axle tractors
Road tractors for semi-trailers:
- 8701 2100
  
  With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)
  - New:
    
    8701 2100 15
    
    G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg
    
    8701 2100 45
    
    G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg
  - 8701 2100 80
    
    Used
- 8701 2200
  
  With both compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) and electric motor as motors for propulsion
  - New:
    
    8701 2200 15
    
    G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg
    
    8701 2200 45
    
    G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg
  - 8701 2200 80
    
    Used
- 8701 2300
  
  With both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion
  - New:
    
    8701 2300 15
    
    G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg
    
    8701 2300 45
    
    G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg
  - 8701 2300 80
    
    Used
- 8701 2400
  
  With only electric motor for propulsion
  - New:
    
    8701 2400 15
    
    G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg
    
    8701 2400 45
    
    G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg
  - 8701 2400 80
    
    Used
- 8701 2900
  
  Other
  - New:
    
    8701 2900 15
    
    G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg
    
    8701 2900 45
    
    G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg
  - 8701 2900 80
    
    Used
8701 30

Track-laying tractors:
- 8701 3010
  
  Suitable for agricultural use
  - New:
    
    8701 3010 15
    
    With a net engine power of less than 93.3 kW
    
    8701 3010 30
    
    With a net engine power of 93.3 kW or more but less than 119.4 kW
    
    8701 3010 45
    
    With a net engine power of 119.4 kW or more but less than 194 kW
    
    8701 3010 60
    
    With a net engine power of 194 kW or more but less than 257.4 kW
    
    8701 3010 75
    
    With a net engine power of 257.4 kW or more
  - 8701 3010 90
    
    Used
- 8701 3050
  
  Other
  - New:
    
    8701 3050 15
    
    With a net engine power of less than 93.3 kW
    
    8701 3050 30
    
    With a net engine power of 93.3 kW or more but less than 119.4 kW
    
    8701 3050 45
    
    With a net engine power of 119.4 kW or more but less than 194 kW
    
    8701 3050 60
    
    With a net engine power of 194 kW or more but less than 257.4 kW
    
    8701 3050 75
    
    With a net engine power of 257.4 kW or more
  - 8701 3050 90
    
    Used
Other, of an engine power:
- 8701 91
  
  Not exceeding 18 kW:
  - 8701 9110 00
    
    For agricultural use
  - 8701 9150 00
    
    Other
- 8701 92
  
  Exceeding 18 kW but not exceeding 37 kW:
  - 8701 9210 00
    
    Suitable for agricultural use
  - 8701 9250 00
    
    Other
- 8701 93
  
  Exceeding 37 kW but not exceeding 75 kW:
  - 8701 9310 00
    
    Suitable for agricultural use
  - 8701 9350 00
    
    Other
- 8701 94
  
  Exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 130 kW:
  - 8701 9410 00
    
    Suitable for agricultural use
  - 8701 9450 00
    
    Other
- 8701 95
  
  Exceeding 130 kW:
  - 8701 9510 00
    
    Suitable for agricultural use
  - 8701 9550 00
    
    Other

Overview

Heading 8701 encompasses a broad range of tractors, excluding those specifically designed for use within industrial workplaces or warehousing, which are classified under heading 8709. This category primarily includes wheeled tractors designed for agricultural or construction purposes, as well as specialized tractor units used for towing. The key differentiator for this heading is the tractor's primary function as a self-propelled vehicle for drawing or pushing other equipment or vehicles, rather than for the conveyance of goods or passengers itself.

Compared to sibling categories within Section XVII and Chapter 87, which cover diverse transport equipment from live animals to other types of vehicles, heading 8701 focuses specifically on tractor units. Unlike vehicles designed for direct transportation of cargo or people, tractors in this heading are engineered for pulling, pushing, or powering other machinery, such as plows, harvesters, or trailers.

Within heading 8701, further subdivisions distinguish between different types of tractors based on their design and intended application. For instance, "Single axle tractors" (8701.10) are characterized by having only one driven axle and are typically used for lighter agricultural tasks or as powered hand tools. "Road tractors for semi-trailers" are specifically built for the highway transport of loaded semi-trailers, possessing the necessary features for coupling and the power to haul heavy loads. "Track-laying tractors" (8701.30) are designed with continuous tracks instead of wheels, offering superior traction and stability in off-road or difficult terrain conditions, commonly found in construction and heavy-duty agricultural operations. The subcategories "Other, of an engine power" further refine classification based on the tractor's power output, a critical factor in determining its suitability for specific tasks and its corresponding tariff treatment.

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8701 - Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709):

Sub-classifications

Overview

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