Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof

HS v2017 Code: 860721

About railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof

hs code 860721 covers a critical segment of the transportation industry, encompassing railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and their associated parts and air brakes. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and people across vast distances. As a key component of modern infrastructure, the products described by this code are essential for the development and maintenance of robust transportation networks worldwide.

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 engine parts, through techniques like welding, casting, and machining. Specialized assembly lines then integrate these components, incorporating advanced control systems and safety features to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the final products.

Production inputs

The production of items covered by hs code 860721 requires a range of inputs, including high-quality steel, aluminum, and other metals for the construction of the locomotives, rolling stock, and their components. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced electronics, control systems, and specialized machinery to ensure the precision and functionality of the final products. 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 860721 are railway and tramway locomotives, passenger and freight rolling stock, and a wide range of replacement parts and air brakes for these systems. These products are essential for the operation of 852110 Rail transport networks, as well as 493110 Freight transportation arrangement and 485111 Urban transit systems. The outputs of this industry are crucial for the efficient and sustainable movement of goods and people around the world.

Revisions to 860721

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 860721. The most recent 1 version of this code (860721) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 860721 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860721'>860721: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof</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/v2017/860712'>860712: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860719'>860719: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, 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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