Product classification

HS code for Locomotive bogies: 8607.11

Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock, parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies.

Classification of locomotive bogies under HS 8607.11

Locomotive bogies are classified under HS code 8607.11 as they are essential parts 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 reserved for parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling-stock. Within this heading, the 8607.1x series deals with bogies, bissel-bogies, axles, and wheels. Specifically, 8607.11 is designated for driving bogies and bissel-bogies. A driving bogie is a wheeled undercarriage that includes the traction motors or is otherwise powered to provide movement to the locomotive. Bissel-bogies are specialized truck assemblies used to facilitate the negotiation of curves. The classification relies on the functional nature of the component as a primary structural and mechanical part of the locomotive's propulsion and suspension system. Because these are driving units, they are distinguished from non-powered trailing bogies. The technical complexity and the specific engineering required for locomotive traction systems necessitate this specific sub-heading, ensuring that powered undercarriages are tracked separately from standard rolling stock components.

Covers
  • Powered driving bogies for electric locomotives
  • Diesel-electric locomotive driving bogies
  • Bissel-bogies for steam or diesel locomotives
  • Motorized bogie assemblies for rail motor coaches
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. Locomotive bogies are often confused with HS code 8607.12, which is reserved for non-driving bogies (trailing bogies). They may also be misclassified under 8607.19, which covers axles, wheels, and other parts of bogies rather than the complete bogie assembly. It is critical to determine if the bogie is powered (driving) to select 8607.11 correctly.

8607.12Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies)8607.19Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS 860711 (the code used for locomotive bogies), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860711 (the code used for locomotive 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 locomotive bogies.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Austria $382M
  2. 2 Germany $134M
  3. 3 Switzerland $77M

World total: $716M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $327M
  2. 2 United States $50M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $49M

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 locomotive bogies

Brazil splits HS 8607.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about locomotive bogies

What is the HS code for Locomotive bogies?

The HS code for Locomotive 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 for locomotives is 8607.11.

How do I classify Locomotive bogies for customs?

Locomotive 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.

What is the difference between 8607.11 and 8607.12?

HS code 8607.11 is specifically for driving (powered) bogies, while 8607.12 is for non-driving (unpowered) bogies used on trailers or wagons.

Which countries are the top exporters of locomotive bogies (HS 860711)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860711 (the code used for locomotive 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 locomotive bogies (HS 860711)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 860711 (the code used for locomotive 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 Locomotive bogies the same in all countries?

The base HS code 860711 for Locomotive 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 locomotive bogies in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 860711 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for locomotive bogies depends on the product's details: 8607.11.10 (Driving bogies), 8607.11.20 (Driving bissel-bogies).