Product classification
HS code for Railway bogies: 8607.12
Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock, parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies).
Classification of railway bogies under HS 8607.12
Railway bogies (specifically non-driving ones) are classified under HS code 8607.12. A bogie is a chassis or framework that carries wheels, attached to a vehicle, used to provide support and traction. In the context of the Harmonized System, Chapter 86 handles all railway-related equipment. Heading 8607 covers parts of locomotives and rolling stock. Subheading 8607.12 is specifically for "Bogies and bissel-bogies" other than those that are "driving." Driving bogies, which contain the motors for self-propelled vehicles, are classified under 8607.11. Therefore, 8607.12 is used for the trailing bogies found on passenger coaches, freight wagons, and the non-powered sections of locomotives. The classification relies on the mechanical nature of the bogie and its lack of an integrated propulsion motor. This distinction is vital for customs valuation and regulatory compliance, as driving and non-driving components often carry different duty rates. The term "bissel-bogie" refers to a specific type of pony truck or sub-frame used to improve the steering of a locomotive, and its inclusion here reinforces the specialized nature of this code.
- Covers
- Passenger coach bogies (non-powered)
- Freight wagon bogies (Y25 and similar types)
- Bissel-bogies (pony trucks)
- Articulated bogies for multi-unit wagons
- Bogie frames and structural components
- Also under 8607.12
- Siemens SF5000 bogies
- Alstom Flexx Eco bogies
- Bombardier FLEXX Compact bogies
- CRRC non-driving bogies
- Tatravagónka freight bogies
Codes often confused with 8607.12
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using 8607.11 instead of 8607.12. Code 8607.11 is strictly for driving bogies (those with electric or hydraulic motors). Another error is using 8608.00, which is for track fixtures and fittings, but bogies are clearly parts of the rolling stock and must remain in 8607.
Top exporters and importers of HS 860712 (the code used for railway bogies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860712 (the code used for railway bogies) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 51% 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 860712, not only railway bogies.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $139M 27% of world exports
- 2 Poland $110M 21% of world exports
- 3 Germany $68M 13% of world exports
World total: $519M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $271M 51% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $47M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $26M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $531M 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 code for railway bogies
Brazil classifies railway bogies under NCM 8607.12.00: HS 8607.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about railway bogies
What is the HS code for Railway bogies?
The HS code for Railway bogies is 860712 (Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies)). The HS code for non-driving railway bogies and bissel-bogies is 8607.12.
How do I classify Railway bogies for customs?
Railway bogies is classified under HS code 860712 — Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is a bissel-bogie in this context?
A bissel-bogie is a specialized sub-frame with one or more axles that can pivot independently to help a locomotive or railcar navigate curves more effectively.
Which countries are the top exporters of railway bogies (HS 860712)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860712 (the code used for railway bogies) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($139M, 27% of world exports), Poland ($110M) and Germany ($68M). World exports came to about $519M, 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 bogies (HS 860712)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 860712 (the code used for railway bogies) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($271M, 51% of world imports), Belgium ($47M) and Czechia ($26M). World imports came to about $531M, 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 bogies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 860712 for Railway 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 railway bogies in Brazil?
In Brazil, railway bogies (HS 860712) is classified under NCM 8607.12.00.