Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607

HS v2022 Code: 860791

About railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607

HS code 860791 covers railway or tramway locomotives and their parts not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.) in heading 8607. This industry is a critical component of the global transportation infrastructure, enabling the efficient movement of goods and people across vast distances. Railway locomotives are essential for powering freight and passenger trains, playing a vital role in international trade and domestic connectivity. The production and maintenance of these specialized machines is a significant economic activity, with far-reaching impacts on various sectors.

Production process

The production of railway or tramway locomotives involves complex engineering and manufacturing processes. Key steps include the fabrication of the locomotive body and frame, the installation of the propulsion system (such as diesel or electric engines), the integration of control systems, and the assembly of various mechanical and electrical components. Specialized techniques, such as welding, machining, and precision engineering, are employed to ensure the durability, reliability, and performance of these locomotives.

Production inputs

The production of railway or tramway locomotives requires a range of inputs, including 720721 steel plates and sheets, 840820 diesel engines, 853710 electrical control and distribution boards, and various other metal components, electronics, and specialized parts. Manufacturers also rely on advanced manufacturing equipment, such as CNC machines, welding stations, and assembly lines, to efficiently produce these complex machines.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 860791 is railway or tramway locomotives, which are then used by 8601 Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity and 8602 Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders to power freight and passenger trains. These locomotives are essential for the transportation of goods and people, supporting international trade, domestic commerce, and the overall economic development of countries.

Revisions to 860791

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 860791. The most recent 1 version of this code (860791) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 860791.

Family tree for railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860791'>860791: Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860711'>860711: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860719'>860719: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860721'>860721: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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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