Product classification

HS code for Railway axles: 8607.19

Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock, parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.

Classification of railway axles under HS 8607.19

Railway axles are classified under HS code 8607.19. This code falls under Chapter 86, which governs railway and tramway equipment. Heading 8607 is the primary category for parts of locomotives and rolling stock. The subheading 8607.19 is a residual category for "axles and wheels, and parts thereof" that are not classified as driving bogies or bissel-bogies. Classification here is driven by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since axles are essential structural components of railway carriages and locomotives, and they are specifically mentioned in the subheadings of 8607, they must be classified here. The distinction between 8607.19 and other subheadings depends on whether the axle is part of a larger assembly like a bogie or if it is being imported as a standalone component or part of a wheelset. It is important to note that axles for road vehicles are classified in Chapter 87, making the distinction of the end-use (railway vs. road) the primary factor in selecting 8607.19.

Covers
  • Solid steel axles for freight wagons
  • Hollow axles for high-speed passenger trains
  • Wheelsets (axles with wheels permanently attached)
  • Axle boxes and housings
  • Stub axles for railway bogies
Also under 8607.19
  • Lucchini RS wheelsets
  • CAF wheels and axles
  • GHH-Bonatrans wheelsets
  • Amsted Rail axles
  • CRRC wheels and axles

Codes often confused with 8607.19

Common mistake. Railway axles are often confused with 8607.11, which is reserved for driving bogies and bissel-bogies. If the axle is part of a motorized driving unit, it belongs there. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly use 8708.50, which is for motor vehicle axles, or 8483.10 for general transmission shafts, but 8607.19 is the correct code for rail-specific axles.

8607.11Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies8708.50Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles; parts thereof8483.10Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks

Top exporters and importers of HS 860719 (the code used for railway axles), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860719 (the code used for railway axles) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 8.8% 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 860719, not only railway axles.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $621M
  2. 2 United States $513M
  3. 3 Germany $499M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $366M
  2. 2 United States $352M
  3. 3 India $325M

World total: $4.2B 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 railway axles

Brazil splits HS 8607.19 into 3 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 railway axles

What is the HS code for Railway axles?

The HS code for Railway axles is 860719 (Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof). The HS code for railway axles, wheels, and their parts (excluding driving bogies) is 8607.19.

How do I classify Railway axles for customs?

Railway axles is classified under HS code 860719 — Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include the wheels?

Yes, HS code 8607.19 covers both axles and wheels, as well as parts thereof, when they are intended for railway or tramway use.

Which countries are the top exporters of railway axles (HS 860719)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860719 (the code used for railway axles) in UN Comtrade data were China ($621M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($513M) and Germany ($499M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 railway axles (HS 860719)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 860719 (the code used for railway axles) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($366M, 8.8% of world imports), the United States ($352M) and India ($325M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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.

Is the HS code for Railway axles the same in all countries?

The base HS code 860719 for Railway axles 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 railway axles in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 860719 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for railway axles depends on the product's details: 8607.19.11 (Wagon axle bearings over 190 mm diameter), 8607.19.19 (Other railway axle bearings), 8607.19.90 (Railway axles, wheels and parts thereof).