HS Code 8608Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof
1 six-digit code · Heading 8 of 9 in Chapter 86 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8608 covers the fixed gear of a rail line and the equipment that signals and controls traffic. It is a short heading with a wide reach, from railways to airfields.
Heading 8608does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof” classify at the single six-digit code 860800. The heading is number 8 of 9 in Chapter 86, Railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds, which runs to 23 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8608
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 860800 | Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof |
What HS code 8608 covers
Think of a railway as two parts. One part is the vehicles that run on it. The other part is the line itself and the systems that keep traffic safe. This heading is for the second part.
The goods fall into three simple groups:
- Railway track fixtures and tramway track fittings, the hardware that belongs to the track.
- Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment that works mechanically. Electro-mechanical types count too.
- Parts made for either group.
Where the equipment is used
So a control system for a car park or an airfield can fall here, not only rail signals.
Before you choose a code, read your product description against that wording. Ask what the item does and where it works. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you compare options.
Six-digit code 860800 for railway signalling equipment
People often ask for the six-digit code that fits railway signalling equipment. The answer is 860800. Track fixtures, signalling gear and their parts all share it, so there is no need to pick between sub-lines at the international level.
You may also see the heading written as HSN code 8608. The label changes, but the goods stay the same. For local rules on a specific product, ask your customs broker.
HS 8607 vs 8608 and other nearby headings
The difference between HS 8607 and HS 8608 is easy to remember. Heading 8608 is for the track, its fittings and the systems that signal and control traffic.
A few other headings in Chapter 86 can look close. Check them before you decide:
- 8607: parts of railway or tramway locomotives and rolling stock.
- 8604: maintenance or service vehicles, such as cranes and track inspection vehicles.
- 8609: containers made for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Import and export data, buyers and suppliers
A code tells you what a product is. Trade records tell you who buys and sells it. If you want to know who imports railway signalling equipment, start with the shipment records filed under this heading.
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Nearby headings in Chapter 86
- 8601Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by…2 codes
- 8602Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders2 codes
- 8603Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other…2 codes
- 8604Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not…1 code
- 8605Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office…1 code
- 8606Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled5 codes
- 8607Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof8 codes
- 8609Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed…1 code
Who ships under 8608?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Transport Equipment, chapters 86–89.
HS Code 8608: common questions
What is HS code 8608?
It groups track fixtures and fittings with signalling, safety and traffic control equipment, plus their parts.
What is the 6-digit HS code for railway signalling equipment?
The code is 860800. It is the international six-digit code for these goods.
Are road, port and airfield traffic control systems classified under 8608?
They can be, if the goods match the heading text. Rail is not the only use the heading allows.
What is the difference between HS 8607 and HS 8608?
Heading 8607 is about parts of locomotives and rolling stock. Heading 8608 is about the track side: fittings and signalling or control equipment.
Who imports railway signalling equipment?
It depends on the market. Search the records for this heading to see the companies behind each import.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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