8701.10.01.00 - Single axle tractors

This HTS category, 8701.10.01.00, specifically classifies single-axle tractors. These are self-propelled vehicles designed to provide power and a single point of attachment for pulling or operating other equipment, typically characterized by having only one axle around which the drive wheels rotate. Their primary function is agricultural or horticultural work, such as plowing, tilling, or operating attached machinery.

This category is distinct from other tractor categories under heading 8701. Unlike road tractors for semi-trailers, single-axle tractors are not designed for highway transport of loaded trailers. Furthermore, they differ from track-laying tractors by their wheeled configuration and are more specialized than the broader "other" tractor categories which are sub-divided by engine power and may include multi-axle configurations.

As a leaf node, 8701.10.01.00 represents a definitive classification without further subdivisions. Classification within this heading relies on identifying the vehicle as a single-axle tractor intended for pulling or driving other implements, rather than for general transportation purposes. Examples include walk-behind tractors commonly used in small-scale farming and gardening, where the operator typically walks behind the machine.