U.S. imports of Track-Laying Tractors (SITC 72230) totaled $65.3M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Track-Laying Tractors paid $8.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.43% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCrawler or track-laying tractors — distinguished from wheeled tractors by their continuous-track undercarriage — are primary inputs for heavy construction, mining site preparation, and large-scale land clearing operations. The track-drive configuration provides superior traction and ground pressure distribution on soft, uneven, or steep terrain where wheeled machines cannot operate effectively. Importers should be aware that track-laying tractors may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin, making origin documentation and tariff engineering a meaningful cost consideration for fleet procurement.
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A track-laying tractor is classified by its propulsion system (continuous tracks) and general-purpose traction function, whereas a bulldozer is defined by the presence of a front-mounted blade used for earthmoving. A track-laying tractor imported without a blade attachment would classify here; the same machine fitted with a dozer blade at the time of import may shift to the bulldozer heading. The configuration at the time of importation is the controlling factor.
Track-laying tractors sourced from certain origins may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. The applicable duty depends on the specific HTS classification at the 10-digit level and the declared country of origin. Importers should conduct a tariff analysis with a licensed customs broker before finalizing procurement contracts, as landed cost can vary substantially by source country.
Basic heading 200 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72230 · $65.3M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Brazil and Thailand together supply 80% of it.
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$65.3MYoY · free account
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$59.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $707.5M of Track-Laying Tractors.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.