8701.21.00
With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)
HTS code 8701.21.00 covers diesel or semi-diesel road tractors for semi-trailers. Use this code when importing these tractors, keeping in mind a general duty of 4% applies to standard trade partners, while preferential rates or even free duty may apply based on the origin of the goods and any applicable trade agreements—as detailed within Chapter 87.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8701.21.00
This tariff classification falls within the broader category of vehicles, specifically tractors, as defined in Chapter 87. The 8701.21.00 code covers road tractors for semi-trailers that are powered exclusively by diesel or semi-diesel engines. This code has further breakdowns based on whether the tractor is new with a gross vehicle weight (G.V.W.) not exceeding 36,287 kg (8701.21.00.15), new with a G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg (8701.21.00.45), or used (8701.21.00.80), so be sure to select the correct statistical suffix based on these characteristics.
| Chapter | Chapter 87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof |
| Section | Section XVII - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
4%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8701.21.00 is 4%, applying to all subdivisions unless a special rate applies. Special duty rates are free for goods originating from countries with eligible FTA or preference programs (A+, AU, B, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG). This means importers from these countries may pay no duty, provided they meet the requirements of the specific trade agreement. The subdivisions (8701.21.00.15, 8701.21.00.45, and 8701.21.00.80) all fall under these duty rules, with the same general and special rate applications. Reporting units are not specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%
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Code subdivisions
8701.21.00.15
Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) > New: > G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kg
8701.21.00.45
Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) > New: > G.V.W. exceeding 36,287 kg
8701.21.00.80
Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709): > Road tractors for semi-trailers: > With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) > Used
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