HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8608.00 – 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 8608.00 is the 6-digit subheading 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. It is used for railway switches, track sleepers (ties), rail fastenings, signal lights and level crossing barriers.
What HS 8608.00 covers
This HS code covers railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, along with mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety, or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, or airfields, and parts thereof. This category is fundamental to the safe and efficient operation of critical transport infrastructure across multiple modes. International trade is driven by large-scale infrastructure projects, modernization initiatives, and ongoing maintenance requirements globally. Specialized engineering firms and manufacturers supply governments, transport authorities, and private operators with high-tech solutions for traffic management and safety, emphasizing reliability, interoperability, and compliance with stringent international standards.
- Covers
- Railway switches
- Track sleepers (ties)
- Rail fastenings
- Signal lights
- Level crossing barriers
- Interlocking systems
- Traffic light controllers
- Airport runway lighting systems
- Examples
- Siemens Mobility signalling systems
- Alstom track solutions
- Thales Group traffic control systems
- Vossloh rail fastening systems
Codes often confused with 8608.00
Common mistake. Could be confused with general construction materials (e.g., Chapter 73 for iron/steel structures) if not clearly identified as track fixtures. Also, electrical components might be confused with Chapter 85 if not specifically for signalling or traffic control equipment.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 860800, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 860800 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 5.9% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $192M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $138M 11% of world exports
- 3 Austria $121M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Kazakhstan $69M 5.9% of world imports
- 2 Canada $63M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $54M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8608.00 3
Brazil splits HS 8608.00 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8608.00.1 Mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways or tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfieldsAparelhos mecânicos (incluindo os eletromecânicos) de sinalização, de segurança, de controle ou de comando para vias férreas ou semelhantes, rodoviárias ou fluviais, para áreas ou parques de estacionamento, instalações portuárias ou para aeródromos Group
- 8608.00.11 Mechanical traffic signalling equipmentMecânicos
- 8608.00.12 Electro-mechanical traffic signalling equipmentEletromecânicos
- 8608.00.90 Track fixtures, fittings and signalling partsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 86.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8608.00
What is HS code 860800?
HS code 860800 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: 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. This HS code covers railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, along with mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety, or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, or airfields, and parts thereof. This category is fundamental to the safe and efficient operation of critical transport infrastructure across multiple modes. International trade is driven by large-scale infrastructure projects, modernization initiatives, and ongoing maintenance requirements globally. Specialized engineering firms and manufacturers supply governments, transport authorities, and private operators with high-tech solutions for traffic management and safety, emphasizing reliability, interoperability, and compliance with stringent international standards.
What products fall under HS code 860800?
Railway switches, track sleepers (ties), rail fastenings, signal lights, level crossing barriers, interlocking systems, traffic light controllers, airport runway lighting systems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 860800?
Could be confused with general construction materials (e.g., Chapter 73 for iron/steel structures) if not clearly identified as track fixtures. Also, electrical components might be confused with Chapter 85 if not specifically for signalling or traffic control equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 860800?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 860800 in UN Comtrade data were China ($192M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($138M) and Austria ($121M). World exports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 860800?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 860800 in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($69M, 5.9% of world imports), Canada ($63M) and Germany ($54M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 860800 structured?
HS code 860800 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (86) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 860800?
Brazil splits HS code 860800 into 3 NCM codes: 8608.00.11 (Mechanical traffic signalling equipment), 8608.00.12 (Electro-mechanical traffic signalling equipment), 8608.00.90 (Track fixtures, fittings and signalling parts). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.