U.S. imports of Wheeled Tractors (NES) (SITC 72249) totaled $269.0M in August 2026, imported from 27 countries.
Importers of Wheeled Tractors (NES) paid $40.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRubber-tired tractors not elsewhere specified — encompassing row-crop, utility, and specialty orchard tractors that fall outside more specific SITC subheadings — are among the most widely traded categories of agricultural power equipment in US import flows. Horsepower rating, drive configuration (two-wheel vs. four-wheel drive), and intended agricultural application are the specification variables that most directly affect both classification and end-user procurement decisions. Depending on origin, wheeled tractors may carry Section 301 exposure, and large-horsepower units from certain suppliers have historically attracted antidumping scrutiny, making tariff due diligence essential before contract finalization.
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2.9K import shipments a month
At the HTS 10-digit level, wheeled tractors are commonly subdivided by engine power output (measured in horsepower or kilowatts) and by drive configuration. The specific breakpoints vary by tariff schedule, so importers should confirm the rated power of each unit against the current HTS schedule to ensure correct subheading assignment. Misclassification by power band is a recurring audit finding for tractor importers.
Certain categories of wheeled tractors — particularly utility-scale units from specific origins — have been the subject of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in the US. Importers should check the US International Trade Commission and Commerce Department databases for active or suspended orders covering the specific tractor type and country of origin before committing to a supply arrangement.
Basic heading 87 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 72249 · $269.0M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Japan together supply 50% of it.
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$269.0MYoY · free account
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$171.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.3B of Wheeled Tractors (NES).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.