Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies)

HS v2017 Code: 860712

About railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies)

hs code 860712 covers a critical segment of the transportation industry, encompassing railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and their associated parts. This industry plays a vital role in the global movement of goods and people, supporting the efficient operation of rail networks worldwide. As a key component of the broader logistics and supply chain ecosystem, the products and services described by this code contribute significantly to the overall economic activity and connectivity within and between countries.

Production process

The production of railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and their parts involves a complex manufacturing process. This typically includes the fabrication of various metal components, such as frames, wheels, and couplings, using techniques like welding, casting, and machining. Specialized assembly lines are then used to integrate these components, ensuring the proper functioning and safety of the final products. Rigorous testing and quality control measures are also implemented throughout the production process to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Production inputs

The manufacture of the products covered by hs code 860712 requires a range of raw materials, including steel, aluminum, and other metals, as well as specialized components like electrical systems, brakes, and suspension systems. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced machinery and equipment, such as CNC machines, welding tools, and assembly lines, to ensure efficient and precise production. Skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and assembly workers, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry described by hs code 860712 are railway and tramway locomotives, passenger and freight rolling stock, and their associated parts and components. These products are then consumed by 860111 Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self-propelled, 860120 Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled, and 860310 Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, powered from an external source of electricity industries, among others, to support the operation and maintenance of rail transportation systems worldwide.

Revisions to 860712

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 860712. The most recent 1 version of this code (860712) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 860712 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies)

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860711'>860711: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860719'>860719: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860721'>860721: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860791'>860791: Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607</a>"]
B --> J["<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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