Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof

HS v2017 Code: 860729

About railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof

hs code 860729 covers a critical segment of the transportation industry, encompassing railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and associated parts and brakes (excluding air brakes). This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and passengers across vast distances. The production and maintenance of these specialized vehicles and components are essential for the smooth operation of rail-based transportation networks worldwide.

Production process

The manufacturing of railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and related parts involves a complex set of processes. Key steps include the fabrication of structural components, the assembly of mechanical and electrical systems, and the integration of specialized braking mechanisms. Advanced engineering techniques, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, are often employed to ensure precision and consistency in the production of these highly engineered products.

Production inputs

The production of goods under hs code 860729 requires a range of raw materials, including steel, aluminum, and various alloys, as well as specialized components such as engines, transmissions, and control systems. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, including welding machines, CNC lathes, and assembly lines, as well as a skilled workforce capable of operating these technologies and adhering to rigorous safety and quality standards.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by hs code 860729 are railway and tramway locomotives, passenger and freight rolling stock, and a wide array of replacement parts and components. These products are essential for the operation of 860110 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, other than those of heading 8604, among other related codes within the broader transportation and logistics sectors.

Revisions to 860729

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 860729. The most recent 1 version of this code (860729) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 860729 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than 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/v2017/860729'>860729: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than 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/v2017/860721'>860721: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, 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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