HTS Chapter 86: Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts
HTS Chapter 86 covers Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts. Browse 5 published headings, then narrow to the active product line that matches the goods.
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS Chapter 86 covers railway and tramway equipment and certain parts. It includes locomotives powered by external electricity or batteries (heading 8601), other locomotives and locomotive tenders (8602), self-propelled railway or tramway coaches and similar vehicles (8603), non-self-propelled freight cars (8606), and parts for railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock (8607). The chapter can also include other rail or tramway vehicles and related equipment under headings not listed here.
The HTS is organized from broad to specific: chapter, heading, subheading, and the complete 10-digit statistical reporting number. Start with the product’s objective characteristics and principal function, then compare the relevant heading text, section and chapter notes, and subheading distinctions. For parts, confirm that the item is identifiable as being principally or solely used with the covered railway or tramway equipment; a general-purpose item may belong elsewhere. The final 10-digit code and any applicable Chapter 99 provisions should be verified against current official HTS data, and difficult classifications may require a customs broker or binding ruling.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a complete locomotive, self-propelled coach or truck, freight car, tender, or a part, and document its power source, propulsion, and intended use.
- Read the legal notes and exclusions for Section XVII and Chapter 86; transportation equipment can be redirected to another chapter based on its characteristics or use.
- Do not classify a part by material alone. Check whether it is principally or solely used with railway or tramway rolling stock, or whether it is a general-purpose component covered elsewhere.
- Work down from the correct heading to the subheading and then the full 10-digit code; compare every level’s wording and statistical suffixes rather than stopping at a four-digit heading.
- Check current official HTS data for Chapter 99 duties, exclusions, quota or trade-program rules, and other measures that may apply in addition to the ordinary classification.
How to use this chapter
A chapter is the first classification level, not a duty rate. Choose the heading that describes the product, narrow by material, construction, use, or other legal distinctions, and verify the final line against the official HTS notes.
Heading list
| HTS code | Description | Linked 8-digit entries |
|---|---|---|
| 8601 | Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries): | 0 |
| 8602 | Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders: | 0 |
| 8603 | Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604: | 0 |
| 8606 | Railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled: | 0 |
| 8607 | Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: | 0 |
Linked measures
0 linked measure entries in the current snapshot.
Questions about HTS Chapter 86
What does HTS Chapter 86 cover?
HTS Chapter 86 covers Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts. This page groups the chapter’s 4-digit headings; a shipment still needs the most specific active 8- or 10-digit line supported by the product facts.
Is HTS Chapter 86 a final product classification?
No. A chapter is a broad 2-digit category. Narrow it to the applicable heading and the most specific active statistical line before estimating duty or filing an entry.