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

HS v2017 Code: 8608

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
86	08	n/a

Code	8608
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 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

Child Codes: 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

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 locomotives or rolling stock; 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 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

hs code 8608 covers a wide range of equipment and fixtures used in the transportation and infrastructure sectors. These products play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of railways, tramways, roads, waterways, and other critical transportation networks. As a key component of the broader logistics and supply chain ecosystem, this industry is essential for facilitating the movement of goods and people across the globe.

Production process

The production of the equipment and fixtures described under hs code 8608 typically involves a combination of metalworking, electronics, and specialized engineering techniques. Manufacturers may utilize processes such as casting, forging, machining, and assembly to create the various mechanical and electro-mechanical components. Advanced manufacturing methods, including computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, are often employed to ensure precision and consistency in the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 8608 items include a variety of metals, such as steel, aluminum, and copper, as well as electronic components, sensors, and control systems. Specialized machinery, such as industrial robots, welding equipment, and testing apparatus, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and assembly workers, is a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The outputs of the hs code 8608 industry encompass a wide range of products used in the transportation and infrastructure sectors. These include railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, such as switches, crossings, and signaling equipment, as well as mechanical and electro-mechanical signaling, safety, and traffic control systems for various transportation modes. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by 8601 (Railway or 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), 8602 Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self-propelled; luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled, and 8603 Railway or tramway self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604, among other related industries.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/8608'>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 --> 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/v2017/8607'>8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; 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/v2017/860800'>860800: 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>"]


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