Product classification
HS code for Train engine parts: 8607.91
Railway or tramway locomotives, parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607.
Classification of train engine parts under HS 8607.91
Train engine parts are classified under HS code 8607.91 because they represent identifiable parts of railway or tramway locomotives. Chapter 86 of the Harmonized System covers railway or tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and parts thereof. Within this chapter, heading 8607 is the designated category for parts of the vehicles described in headings 8601 to 8606. Subheading 8607.91 specifically isolates parts for locomotives. To qualify for this code, the part must be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with a locomotive. This includes structural components and specialized mechanical assemblies that are not more specifically described in other chapters of the Nomenclature, such as Chapter 84 (machinery) or Chapter 85 (electrical equipment). It is important to note that for a part to be classified here, it must not be a \"part of general use\" as defined in Section XV, nor can it be a specific item excluded by the legal notes to Section XVII. For instance, while a locomotive's frame or specialized braking system components fall under 8607.91, the internal combustion engine itself would be classified elsewhere. This distinction ensures that specialized railway engineering components are grouped together, facilitating accurate trade statistics and tariff application for the rail industry. The classification requires that the parts are not already covered by more specific headings in the HS system.
- Covers
- Locomotive chassis and frames
- Bissel-bogies for locomotives
- Brake gear and parts thereof
- Buffers and coupling gear
- Locomotive body panels and doors
- Sanding apparatus for locomotives
- Also under 8607.91
- GE Transportation (Wabtec) engine parts
- Siemens Mobility electrical components
- EMD (Progress Rail) locomotive parts
- Alstom traction systems
Codes often confused with 8607.91
Common mistake. A common error is classifying locomotive engines under 8607.91. Engines are actually classified under 8408.20 (diesel) or 8501 (electric motors). Another frequent misclassification occurs with 7326.90, which is for general articles of iron or steel; however, if the part is specifically designed for a locomotive, 8607.91 is the correct and more specific code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 860791 (the code used for train engine parts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860791 (the code used for train engine parts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 860791, not only train engine parts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $465M 37% of world exports
- 2 United States $131M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $108M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $149M 15% of world imports
- 2 Spain $100M 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $90M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 engine parts
Brazil classifies train engine parts under NCM 8607.91.00: HS 8607.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about train engine parts
What is the HS code for Train engine parts?
The HS code for Train engine parts is 860791 (Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607). The HS code for train engine parts is 8607.91, specifically for parts of railway or tramway locomotives.
How do I classify Train engine parts for customs?
Train engine parts is classified under HS code 860791 — Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric motors for trains classified here?
No, electric motors are classified under heading 8501. HS code 8607.91 is reserved for mechanical and structural parts of the locomotive itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of train engine parts (HS 860791)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860791 (the code used for train engine parts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($465M, 37% of world exports), the United States ($131M) and Germany ($108M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 engine parts (HS 860791)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 860791 (the code used for train engine parts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($149M, 15% of world imports), Spain ($100M) and Germany ($90M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 engine parts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 860791 for Train engine 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 engine parts in Brazil?
In Brazil, train engine parts (HS 860791) is classified under NCM 8607.91.00.