Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608)

HS v2017 Code: 853010

About signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608)

hs code 853010 covers a critical segment of the transportation infrastructure industry, encompassing signalling, safety, and traffic control equipment used specifically for railways and tramways. This equipment plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of rail-based transportation systems, which are essential for the movement of goods and people across local, regional, and national economies.

Production process

The production of signalling, safety, and traffic control equipment for railways and tramways involves a range of specialized manufacturing techniques. This includes the fabrication of electronic components, the assembly of complex systems, and the integration of software and hardware elements. Precision engineering, quality control, and rigorous testing are crucial to ensure the reliability and performance of these critical infrastructure components.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 853010 items requires a variety of inputs, including electronic components, such as sensors, controllers, and communication modules; mechanical parts, such as switches, signals, and mounting hardware; and specialized software for system integration and control. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, advanced manufacturing equipment, and a robust supply chain to source the necessary raw materials and components.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 853010 is signalling, safety, and traffic control equipment for railways and tramways. This equipment is essential for the safe and efficient operation of rail-based transportation systems, and its outputs are consumed by 8608 (Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts of the foregoing), 8601 Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators, and 8602 Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders.

Revisions to 853010

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 853010. The most recent 1 version of this code (853010) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 853010 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8530'>8530: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, airfields, excluding those of heading no. 8608</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853010'>853010: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853080'>853080: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of heading no. 8608)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853090'>853090: Signalling apparatus; parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608)</a>"]

    

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