Product classification
HS code for Train wheels: 8607.19
Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock, parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.
Classification of train wheels under HS 8607.19
HS code 8607.19 is used for the classification of axles and wheels, including their parts, for railway or tramway locomotives and rolling stock. This classification is governed by the specific provisions of Chapter 86, which deals with railway equipment. Heading 8607 covers parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock. Subheading 8607.19 is a residual category for axles and wheels that are not part of the driving bogies or bissel-bogies classified under 8607.11 or 8607.12. The classification includes the physical wheel units, the axles they are mounted on, and the individual components like tires and hubs. These items are essential for the mobility of the rolling stock and are manufactured to strict railway engineering standards, distinguishing them from general-purpose industrial wheels. The engineering requirements for railway wheels—such as specific flange profiles and the ability to withstand high thermal loads from braking—justify their placement in a specialized railway heading rather than a general metalwork category. Furthermore, this code covers \"wheelsets,\" which are the combined assembly of two wheels and one axle, often imported as a single unit for maintenance or new vehicle assembly. The classification remains consistent whether the wheels are for passenger cars, freight wagons, or the non-driving axles of a locomotive.
- Covers
- Railway wheelsets (axle and wheels)
- Steel tires for railway wheels
- Hubs and wheel centers
- Axles for railway rolling stock
- Parts of axles and wheels
- Tramway wheels and axles
- Also under 8607.19
- Lucchini RS wheelsets
- CAF wheels and axles
- GHH-Bonatrans wheelsets
- Amsted Rail axles
- CRRC wheels and axles
Codes often confused with 8607.19
Common mistake. Train wheels are sometimes misclassified under 8607.11 or 8607.12, which are specifically for driving bogies and bissel-bogies. If the wheels are imported as part of a complete bogie assembly, they must use those codes. Additionally, general steel castings might be wrongly placed in 7325, but the specific application for railway use mandates the use of 8607.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 860719 (the code used for train wheels), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860719 (the code used for train wheels) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 8.8% 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 860719, not only train wheels.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $621M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $513M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $499M 13% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $366M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $352M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 India $325M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 codes for train wheels
Brazil splits HS 8607.19 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8607.19.11Wagon axle bearings over 190 mm diameter
- 8607.19.19Other railway axle bearings
- 8607.19.90Railway axles, wheels and parts thereof
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about train wheels
What is the HS code for Train wheels?
The HS code for Train wheels is 860719 (Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof). The HS code for train wheels and axles is 8607.19, covering parts for railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock.
How do I classify Train wheels for customs?
Train wheels is classified under HS code 860719 — Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the axle?
Yes, HS code 8607.19 specifically includes both the wheels and the axles, as well as their individual components like tires and hubs.
Which countries are the top exporters of train wheels (HS 860719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860719 (the code used for train wheels) in UN Comtrade data were China ($621M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($513M) and Germany ($499M). World exports came to about $3.9B, 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 wheels (HS 860719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 860719 (the code used for train wheels) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($366M, 8.8% of world imports), the United States ($352M) and India ($325M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 wheels the same in all countries?
The base HS code 860719 for Train wheels 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 wheels in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 860719 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for train wheels depends on the product's details: 8607.19.11 (Wagon axle bearings over 190 mm diameter), 8607.19.19 (Other railway axle bearings), 8607.19.90 (Railway axles, wheels and parts thereof).