Product classification
HS code for Railway rolling stock components: 8607.99
Railway or tramway rolling stock, parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607.
Classification of railway rolling stock components under HS 8607.99
Railway rolling stock components falling under HS code 8607.99 represent a residual category for parts of locomotives or wagons that are not specifically identified in other subheadings of 8607. Classification here requires that the item be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock. This includes various internal and external structural components that do not fall under specialized categories like bogies, brakes, or couplings. The classification follows Note 2 to Chapter 86, which excludes general-purpose parts like nuts, bolts, and springs, which are classified according to their constituent material. To qualify for 8607.99, the component must be a finished part or a blank that has the essential character of a finished part. This code is essential for the global trade of maintenance and repair components that keep rail networks operational, ensuring that specialized rail hardware is distinguished from general industrial machinery parts.
- Covers
- Locomotive body panels and shells
- Wagon doors and ends
- Internal partitions for passenger coaches
- Specialized brackets for rail vehicles
- Handrails and steps for locomotives
- Water tanks for steam locomotives
- Also under 8607.99
- CRRC rolling stock parts
- Bombardier (Alstom) interior components
- Greenbrier Companies wagon parts
- Tatravagónka components
Codes often confused with 8607.99
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8607.11 or 8607.12, which are specifically for bogies and bissel-bogies. Importers often use 8607.99 for these items when they should be in the more specific subheadings. Another common error involves HS code 7318, which covers screws, bolts, and nuts. Even if these fasteners are intended for a train, they must be classified by material (Chapter 73) rather than as rail parts. Furthermore, electrical components like motors or control panels should be classified in Chapter 85, specifically under 8501 or 8537, rather than as general rolling stock parts in 8607.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 860799 (the code used for railway rolling stock components), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860799 (the code used for railway rolling stock components) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 860799, not only railway rolling stock components.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $663M 13% of world exports
- 2 Spain $609M 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $608M 12% of world exports
World total: $5.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.0B 17% of world imports
- 2 France $507M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Italy $466M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $5.8B 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 rolling stock components
Brazil classifies railway rolling stock components under NCM 8607.99.00: HS 8607.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about railway rolling stock components
What is the HS code for Railway rolling stock components?
The HS code for Railway rolling stock components is 860799 (Railway or tramway rolling stock; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607). The HS code for miscellaneous parts of railway or tramway rolling stock is 8607.99.
How do I classify Railway rolling stock components for customs?
Railway rolling stock components is classified under HS code 860799 — Railway or tramway rolling stock; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can general engine parts be classified under 8607.99?
No, internal combustion engines for locomotives are classified under 8408, and their parts are classified under 8409, not as rolling stock components.
Which countries are the top exporters of railway rolling stock components (HS 860799)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860799 (the code used for railway rolling stock components) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($663M, 13% of world exports), Spain ($609M) and Germany ($608M). World exports came to about $5.1B, 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 rolling stock components (HS 860799)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 860799 (the code used for railway rolling stock components) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.0B, 17% of world imports), France ($507M) and Italy ($466M). World imports came to about $5.8B, 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 rolling stock components the same in all countries?
The base HS code 860799 for Railway rolling stock components 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 rolling stock components in Brazil?
In Brazil, railway rolling stock components (HS 860799) is classified under NCM 8607.99.00.