Product classification
HS code for Driving bogies: 8607.11
Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock, parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies.
Classification of driving bogies under HS 8607.11
Driving bogies are classified under HS code 8607.11 because they are specialized sub-assemblies of railway or tramway locomotives. Chapter 86 of the Harmonized System covers railway or tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and parts thereof. Heading 8607 is specifically dedicated to the parts of these vehicles. Within this heading, the code 8607.11 is reserved for driving bogies and bissel-bogies. A driving bogie is a complex assembly that includes the frame, axles, wheels, and often the traction motors that provide the necessary force to move the train. The classification is based on the specific application of the bogie in a driving capacity, meaning it is part of the propulsion system of the locomotive or self-propelled railcar. This distinguishes it from trailing bogies or other non-powered wheel assemblies. The technical complexity of these units, which must integrate mechanical, electrical, and suspension systems to operate safely on rail tracks, justifies their specific placement in the HS nomenclature. Accurate classification is vital for manufacturers and rail operators to ensure compliance with transport safety regulations and trade tariffs.
- Covers
- Locomotive driving bogies
- Powered bogies for multiple units
- Bissel-bogies (driving type)
- Motorized railcar bogies
- Also under 8607.11
- Siemens SF6000 bogies
- Alstom Flexx Tronic bogies
- Bombardier FLEXX Power bogies
- CRRC driving bogies
- Hitachi driving bogies
Codes often confused with 8607.11
Common mistake. Driving bogies are often confused with HS code 8607.12, which is used for other types of bogies and bissel-bogies that do not have driving capabilities (trailing bogies). They may also be misclassified under 8607.19, which is a residual category for other parts of bogies, such as axles and wheels when shipped separately from the bogie assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 860711 (the code used for driving bogies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860711 (the code used for driving bogies) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 56% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 860711, not only driving bogies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $382M 53% of world exports
- 2 Germany $134M 19% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $77M 11% of world exports
World total: $716M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $327M 56% of world imports
- 2 United States $50M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $49M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $588M 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 driving bogies
Brazil splits HS 8607.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8607.11.10Driving bogies
- 8607.11.20Driving bissel-bogies
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about driving bogies
What is the HS code for Driving bogies?
The HS code for Driving bogies is 860711 (Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies). The HS code for driving bogies and bissel-bogies is 8607.11.
How do I classify Driving bogies for customs?
Driving bogies is classified under HS code 860711 — Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the traction motors?
If the traction motor is imported as an integral part of the driving bogie assembly, it is included under 8607.11. If imported separately, the motor is classified in Chapter 85.
Which countries are the top exporters of driving bogies (HS 860711)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860711 (the code used for driving bogies) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($382M, 53% of world exports), Germany ($134M) and Switzerland ($77M). World exports came to about $716M, 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 driving bogies (HS 860711)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 860711 (the code used for driving bogies) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($327M, 56% of world imports), the United States ($50M) and the United Kingdom ($49M). World imports came to about $588M, 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.
Is the HS code for Driving bogies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 860711 for Driving bogies is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for driving bogies in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 860711 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for driving bogies depends on the product's details: 8607.11.10 (Driving bogies), 8607.11.20 (Driving bissel-bogies).