Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock — HTS 8607
Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock
Chapter 86 › Heading 8607
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
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 heading 8607 is a broad product category for identifiable parts used with railway or tramway locomotives and rolling stock, such as railcars, passenger coaches, freight cars, and similar equipment. It can include items such as bogies and axles, wheels, brakes, coupling devices, buffers, bodies, and other specially designed parts.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start by identifying the part’s specific function and the railway equipment for which it is designed. The tariff then narrows the classification through more specific subheadings, commonly based on the part’s type, construction, or material when those distinctions are provided. A general-purpose item is not automatically a heading 8607 part merely because it is installed on railway equipment; its design and principal use must support classification as a dedicated railway or tramway part.
What to check
- Identify the part precisely, including its function, location on the vehicle, and whether it is a complete assembly or a component.
- Check the 6-digit and 8-digit subheadings for distinctions based on part type, design, or material; do not stop at heading 8607.
- Confirm whether the item is specially designed or principally used for railway or tramway rolling stock rather than being a general-purpose product.
- Review the HTSUS section and chapter notes, plus the heading and subheading descriptions, for exclusions or classification rules.
- Keep technical drawings, specifications, material information, and evidence of intended use; ask a customs broker or seek a binding ruling when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 8607 summary
Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8607.19 | Other, including parts |
| 8607.21 | Air brakes and parts thereof |
| 8607.29 | Other |
| 8607.30 | Hooks and other coupling devices, buffers, and parts thereof |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8607.11.00.00 👉 | Truck assemblies for self-propelled vehicles | Free | — | 35% |
| 8607.12.00.00 👉 | Other truck assemblies | 3.6% | Free | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8607?
Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.