Product classification

HS code for Wheelsets: 8607.19

Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock, parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.

Classification of wheelsets under HS 8607.19

Wheelsets are classified under HS code 8607.19, which is dedicated to parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock. Specifically, this code covers axles and wheels, including parts thereof. A wheelset is a critical assembly consisting of two wheels pressed onto a common axle, used in rail transport. The classification is governed by Chapter 86, which encompasses all railway-related equipment. Because wheelsets are highly specialized components that must adhere to strict rail-gauge and safety specifications, they are excluded from general vehicle part categories. The classification covers the entire assembly, including the axle, the wheels, and any integrated bearings or brake discs that are part of the unit. The manufacturing process involves high-precision interference fits where the wheels are hydraulically pressed onto the axle, creating a single rotating unit that is fundamental to the movement of rail vehicles.

Covers
  • Standard gauge railway wheelsets
  • High-speed train wheel assemblies
  • Tramway and light rail wheelsets
  • Locomotive driving wheelsets
  • Freight wagon axle and wheel units
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. Wheelsets are often confused with HS code 8708.70, which is for road vehicle wheels. However, the distinction is clear: if the wheel is designed for use on rails, it must be in Chapter 86. Another misclassification is HS code 7302, which covers railway track construction material; while wheelsets interact with the track, they are part of the rolling stock (the vehicle) rather than the infrastructure (the track). Additionally, separate axles might be confused with 8483, but for railway applications, 8607 is the specific and correct heading.

8708.70Vehicle parts; road wheels and parts and accessories thereof73.02Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like84.83Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings86.07Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS 860719 (the code used for wheelsets), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860719 (the code used for wheelsets) 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 wheelsets.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $621M
  2. 2 United States $513M
  3. 3 Germany $499M

World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $366M
  2. 2 United States $352M
  3. 3 India $325M

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 wheelsets

Brazil splits HS 8607.19 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about wheelsets

What is the HS code for Wheelsets?

The HS code for Wheelsets is 860719 (Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof). The HS code for railway wheelsets and their parts is 8607.19.10.

How do I classify Wheelsets for customs?

Wheelsets 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 bearings?

If the bearings are imported as part of the integrated wheelset assembly, they are included in 8607.19. However, if bearings are imported separately, they are classified under HS code 8482.

Which countries are the top exporters of wheelsets (HS 860719)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860719 (the code used for wheelsets) 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 wheelsets (HS 860719)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 860719 (the code used for wheelsets) 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 Wheelsets the same in all countries?

The base HS code 860719 for Wheelsets 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 wheelsets in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 860719 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for wheelsets 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).