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U.S. imports of pedestrian-controlled tractors (HS 870110) totaled $727K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Pedestrian-Controlled Tractors paid $177K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $727K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Pedestrian-Controlled Tractors imports of $727K in April 2026 ran 62% above the year-to-date monthly average of $447K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWalk-behind tractors — operator-controlled on foot rather than from a seat — serve smallholder agriculture, market gardening, and light industrial applications, and are classified under a single 10-digit line (8701100100). Vietnam leads US imports under this heading, reflecting the country's established production base for compact agricultural machinery. These tractors are distinct from ride-on agricultural tractors (heading 8701 other subheadings) and from railway platform tractors, which are explicitly excluded. Engine displacement, power output, and intended use are the key specification variables that customs authorities may examine to confirm classification.
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The defining criterion is operator position: a pedestrian-controlled tractor is designed to be guided by an operator walking behind or alongside the machine, with no provision for a seated rider. Ride-on tractors — regardless of size or engine type — classify under other subheadings of heading 8701. Attachments or optional seats do not automatically reclassify a walk-behind unit if its primary design is pedestrian-controlled.
A manufacturer's specification sheet confirming the pedestrian-controlled design, operator manual, and product photographs showing the absence of a rider seat are the most useful supporting documents. If the tractor includes a power take-off or implements that could suggest agricultural versus industrial use, a detailed description of intended end-use may also help CBP confirm the correct classification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $2.7M | +$2.7M |
| CANADA | $389K | $1.8M | +$1.4M |
| VIETNAM | $310K | $12K | -$298K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $169K | +$169K |
| NIGERIA | -- | $116K | +$116K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8701100100 | TRACTORS, PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED | $727K | 24.41% | $177K |
TRACTORS, PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8701100100 | TRACTORS, PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED | $4.8M |
TRACTORS, PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED
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PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC
HS 870323
PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG
HS 870340
MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN
HS 870431
PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC
HS 870322
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $312K | $2.0M | +$1.7M |
| Ohio | -- | $654K | +$654K |
| Arizona | -- | $342K | +$342K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALEXICO-EAST, CA | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $25K | $990K | +$964K |
| PEMBINA, ND | -- | $491K | +$491K |