Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof

HS v2017 Code: 8607

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
86	07	n/a

Code	8607
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	86

Ancestor Codes: Railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds

This Code: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof

Child Codes: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof; Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof; Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies); Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof; Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof; Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607; Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies; Railway or tramway rolling stock; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles); Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604); Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled; 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 thereof; Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

About railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof

hs code 8607 covers the classification of railway or tramway locomotives and rolling stock, as well as their component parts. This industry is a critical enabler of global trade and transportation, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and people across vast distances. The production and maintenance of these specialized vehicles and their parts is a highly technical and capital-intensive process, requiring significant investment in specialized machinery, skilled labor, and advanced engineering expertise.

Production process

The production of railway or tramway locomotives and rolling stock involves a complex series of manufacturing processes. Key steps include the fabrication of structural components, the assembly of mechanical and electrical systems, and the integration of specialized equipment such as brakes, couplers, and control systems. Precision engineering, welding, and advanced materials processing techniques are essential to ensure the durability, safety, and performance of these vehicles.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 8607 items requires a range of raw materials, including steel, aluminum, and other metals, as well as specialized electronic and mechanical components. Manufacturers also rely on advanced machinery, such as computer-controlled cutting and welding equipment, to ensure consistent quality and efficiency. Additionally, a highly skilled workforce, trained in areas like mechanical engineering, electrical systems, and industrial design, is crucial for the successful production of these complex transportation assets.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 8607 are railway and tramway locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and other rolling stock. These products are essential for the efficient movement of goods and people across national and international transportation networks. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by 8601 Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self-propelled, 8602 Railway or tramway diesel-electric locomotives, and 8603 Other railway or tramway locomotives; locomotive tenders.

Family tree for railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/86'>86: Railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8607'>8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8601'>8601: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8602'>8602: Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8603'>8603: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8604'>8604: Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8605'>8605: Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8606'>8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8608'>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 thereof</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8609'>8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860711'>860711: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860712'>860712: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860719'>860719: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860721'>860721: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860729'>860729: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860730'>860730: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860791'>860791: Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860799'>860799: Railway or tramway rolling stock; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607</a>"]


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