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Road Tractors for Semi-Trailers, NESOI

Name: Road Tractors for Semi-Trailers, NESOI (HS 870129) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$142KU.S. imports · April 2026HS 870129

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Road Tractors for Semi-Trailers, NESOI

$142KU.S. imports · April 2026HS 870129

U.S. imports of road tractors for semi-trailers, nesoi (HS 870129) totaled $142K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Conventional diesel and other non-electric, non-hybrid semi-truck tractors that do not fall under the spark-ignition/electric or pure-electric subheadings are captured here as the residual 'not elsewhere specified or included' category. Mexico and Canada together dominate US imports under this heading, reflecting deeply integrated North American commercial vehicle supply chains that benefit from USMCA preferential treatment. The US schedule distinguishes new units by GVW — below 36,287 kg (8701290015) versus at or above that weight (8701290045) — with a separate line for used tractors (8701290080). Importers should verify that a tractor's propulsion system does not qualify it for the more specific hybrid or electric subheadings before defaulting to this residual classification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a road tractor 'NESOI' rather than classifiable under 870123 or 870124?

A tractor classifies as NESOI under 870129 when it does not use a spark-ignition engine combined with an electric motor (870123) and is not propelled solely by an electric motor (870124). Most conventional diesel-only or diesel/mechanical-transmission tractors fall here by exclusion. Confirming the propulsion configuration in the manufacturer's technical documentation is the critical first step.

How does USMCA affect duty treatment for semi tractors imported from Mexico or Canada?

Tractors qualifying as originating goods under USMCA rules of origin — which include regional value content and tariff classification change requirements — may enter duty-free from Mexico or Canada. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin and ensure the vehicle meets the applicable regional value content threshold, which for motor vehicles is subject to specific automotive rules.

U.S. imports of road tractors for semi-trailers, nesoi (HS 870129) totaled $142K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Conventional diesel and other non-electric, non-hybrid semi-truck tractors that do not fall under the spark-ignition/electric or pure-electric subheadings are captured here as the residual 'not elsewhere specified or included' category. Mexico and Canada together dominate US imports under this heading, reflecting deeply integrated North American commercial vehicle supply chains that benefit from USMCA preferential treatment. The US schedule distinguishes new units by GVW — below 36,287 kg (8701290015) versus at or above that weight (8701290045) — with a separate line for used tractors (8701290080). Importers should verify that a tractor's propulsion system does not qualify it for the more specific hybrid or electric subheadings before defaulting to this residual classification.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $142K; from 2 countries
Exports: $4.5M
Trade balance: Surplus of $4.3M; net exporter

YTD $399K (April 2026) · 4 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	--	$3.5M	+$3.5M
CANADA	$138K	$146K	+$9K
GUATEMALA	--	$278K	+$278K
VENEZUELA	--	$221K	+$221K
HONDURAS	--	$201K	+$201K

MEXICO

Imports--

Exports$3.5M

Balance+$3.5M

CANADA

Imports$138K

Exports$146K

Balance+$9K

GUATEMALA

Imports--

Exports$278K

Balance+$278K

VENEZUELA

Imports--

Exports$221K

Balance+$221K

HONDURAS

Imports--

Exports$201K

Balance+$201K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a road tractor 'NESOI' rather than classifiable under 870123 or 870124?

A tractor classifies as NESOI under 870129 when it does not use a spark-ignition engine combined with an electric motor (870123) and is not propelled solely by an electric motor (870124). Most conventional diesel-only or diesel/mechanical-transmission tractors fall here by exclusion. Confirming the propulsion configuration in the manufacturer's technical documentation is the critical first step.

How does USMCA affect duty treatment for semi tractors imported from Mexico or Canada?

Tractors qualifying as originating goods under USMCA rules of origin — which include regional value content and tariff classification change requirements — may enter duty-free from Mexico or Canada. Importers must obtain a valid USMCA certification of origin and ensure the vehicle meets the applicable regional value content threshold, which for motor vehicles is subject to specific automotive rules.