Product classification
HS code for Train bogies: 8607.12
Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock, parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies).
Classification of train bogies under HS 8607.12
Train bogies are classified under HS code 8607.12 because they are essential structural components of railway or tramway rolling stock. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, parts of railway locomotives or rolling stock are categorized under heading 8607. Specifically, subheading 8607.12 is reserved for bogies and bissel-bogies that are not driving bogies. A bogie is a chassis or framework that carries wheels and is attached to a vehicle, serving as a modular sub-assembly that provides support, traction, and braking. The classification is determined by the fact that these units are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with railway vehicles. The technical design, including the suspension systems and axle boxes integrated into the frame, distinguishes these from general machinery or automotive chassis. For customs purposes, the absence of an integrated electric motor or internal combustion engine is the primary factor that places these units in 8607.12 rather than the driving bogie category.
- Covers
- Non-driving bogies for passenger coaches
- Freight wagon bogies
- Bissel-bogies (single-axle truck assemblies)
- Articulated bogies for multi-unit trains
- Standard gauge and narrow gauge bogie frames
- 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 occurs with HS code 8607.11, which is specifically for driving bogies and bissel-bogies. Driving bogies contain the traction motors and are used in self-propelled railcars or locomotives. Another common error is using 8607.19, which covers other axles and wheels; however, 8607.12 is more specific for the entire truck assembly. Additionally, individual springs or bearings used within a bogie might be misclassified under Chapter 73 (steel articles) or Chapter 84 (bearings) if they are not presented as part of the bogie assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 860712 (the code used for train bogies), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860712 (the code used for train 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 train 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 train bogies
Brazil classifies train 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 train bogies
What is the HS code for Train bogies?
The HS code for Train 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 train bogies and bissel-bogies is 8607.12.
How do I classify Train bogies for customs?
Train 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.
Does this code include the wheels?
Yes, when the wheels are mounted as part of the complete bogie assembly, they are classified under 8607.12. If the wheels are imported separately, they fall under 8607.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of train bogies (HS 860712)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860712 (the code used for train 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 train bogies (HS 860712)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 860712 (the code used for train 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 Train bogies the same in all countries?
The base HS code 860712 for Train 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 train bogies in Brazil?
In Brazil, train bogies (HS 860712) is classified under NCM 8607.12.00.