Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof

HS v2022 Code: 8607

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
86	07	n/a

Code	8607
Version	HS v2022
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, air brakes and parts thereof; 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; Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, 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, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof; Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607; Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and 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 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 a wide range of railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and their parts. This industry is a critical component of the global transportation infrastructure, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and people across vast distances. Railway and tramway systems play a vital role in the import/export supply chain, connecting production centers to distribution hubs and consumer markets. The products classified under this code are essential for the development and maintenance of modern, sustainable transportation networks around the world.

Production process

The production of railway and tramway rolling stock involves a complex manufacturing process. It typically begins with the fabrication of the vehicle frame and body using specialized metalworking techniques, such as welding, stamping, and casting. The assembly process then incorporates various mechanical and electrical components, including engines, braking systems, and control systems. Advanced manufacturing technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, are often employed to ensure precision and efficiency in the production process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of railway and tramway rolling stock include a variety of raw materials, such as steel, aluminum, and specialized alloys, as well as various electronic and mechanical components, such as motors, generators, and control systems. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and tools, including metal-working equipment, assembly lines, and testing facilities. The availability of skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and production workers, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 8607 are the various types of railway and tramway locomotives, passenger coaches, freight wagons, and other rolling stock. These products are then consumed by 8601 Railway or tramway locomotives; locomotive tenders and 8602 Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604, which are responsible for the operation and maintenance of railway and tramway transportation systems. The outputs of this industry also support the broader 86 (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) industry.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/86'>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/v2022/8607'>8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8601'>8601: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8602'>8602: Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8603'>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/v2022/8604'>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/v2022/8605'>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/v2022/8606'>8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8608'>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/v2022/8609'>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/v2022/860711'>860711: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860712'>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/v2022/860719'>860719: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860721'>860721: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860729'>860729: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860730'>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/v2022/860791'>860791: Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860799'>860799: Railway or tramway rolling stock; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607</a>"]


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