Product classification
HS code for Train car parts: 8607.99
Railway or tramway rolling stock, parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607.
Classification of train car parts under HS 8607.99
Train car parts that are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 8607 are classified under HS code 8607.99. This is a residual or "basket" category for parts of railway or tramway rolling stock. Heading 8607 covers parts of locomotives and rolling stock, and the subheadings .11 through .91 cover specific items like bogies, brakes, and couplings. Therefore, 8607.99 is used for structural and internal components that do not fit those specific descriptions. This includes items such as car bodies, side panels, floors, ceilings, and specialized doors. The classification is determined by GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that if a part is identifiable as being for a railway vehicle but is not "elsewhere specified or included," it falls here. The parts must be dedicated to rail use; general-purpose items like nuts, bolts, or glass panes are classified in their respective material chapters (e.g., Chapter 73 or 70) unless they are part of a larger railway-specific assembly.
- Covers
- Railway car body shells and frames
- Interior wall panels and partitions for coaches
- Specialized railway car doors and steps
- Water tanks and toilets for passenger trains
- Gangway bellows for connecting cars
- 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 8607.91, which is reserved specifically for parts of locomotives. If a part is used for a passenger coach or freight wagon, it must go in 8607.99. Another common error is using 7326 (other articles of iron or steel) for structural components. However, if the item is clearly worked or designed as a part of a train car, Chapter 86 takes precedence. Additionally, electrical fittings like lighting or control panels should be classified in Chapter 85 rather than 8607.99, as Chapter 86 generally excludes electrical machinery.
Top exporters and importers of HS 860799 (the code used for train car parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860799 (the code used for train car parts) 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 train car parts.
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 train car parts
Brazil classifies train car parts 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 train car parts
What is the HS code for Train car parts?
The HS code for Train car parts is 860799 (Railway or tramway rolling stock; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607). The HS code for general train car parts not elsewhere specified is 8607.99.
How do I classify Train car parts for customs?
Train car parts 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.
Are seats for trains classified here?
No, seats for trains are typically classified under HS code 9401, which covers seats regardless of whether they are used in buildings or vehicles.
Which countries are the top exporters of train car parts (HS 860799)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860799 (the code used for train car parts) 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 train car parts (HS 860799)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 860799 (the code used for train car parts) 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 Train car parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 860799 for Train car parts 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 car parts in Brazil?
In Brazil, train car parts (HS 860799) is classified under NCM 8607.99.00.