8607 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

Truck assemblies, axles and wheels, and parts thereof:
- 8607 1100 00
  
  Truck assemblies for self-propelled vehicles
- 8607 1200 00
  
  Other truck assemblies
- 8607 19
  
  Other, including parts:
  - Axles and parts thereof:
    
    8607 1903 00
    
    Axles
    
    8607 1906 00
    
    Parts of axles
  - Wheels and parts thereof, and any of such wheels or parts imported with axles fitted in them:
    
    8607 1912 00
    
    Wheels, whether or not fitted with axles
    
    8607 1915 00
    
    Parts of wheels
  - 8607 1930
    
    Parts of truck assemblies of vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
    
    8607 1930 10
    
    Bolsters
    
    8607 1930 20
    
    Side frames
    
    8607 1930 90
    
    Other
  - 8607 1990 00
    
    Other
Brakes and parts thereof:
- 8607 21
  
  Air brakes and parts thereof:
  - 8607 2110 00
    
    For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
  - 8607 2150 00
    
    Other
- 8607 29
  
  Other:
  - 8607 2910 00
    
    For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
  - 8607 2950 00
    
    Other
8607 30

Hooks and other coupling devices, buffers, and parts thereof:
- 8607 3010
  
  For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
  - 8607 3010 10
    
    Assembled freight rail couplers
  - 8607 3010 50
    
    Freight rail coupler parts
  - 8607 3010 90
    
    Other
- 8607 3050 00
  
  Other
Other:
- 8607 9100 00
  
  Of locomotives
- 8607 99
  
  Other:
  - 8607 9910 00
    
    For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606, except brake regulators
  - 8607 9950 00
    
    Other

Overview

This HTS category, 8607, encompasses all parts specifically designed for use with railway or tramway locomotives and rolling stock. This includes a wide array of components such as frames, bogies, wheels, axles, braking systems, couplings, and even specific interior fittings and exterior bodywork panels, provided they are not enumerated in more specific headings. The classification hinges on the essential function of the part; if it is dedicated to the construction, repair, or maintenance of railway or tramway vehicles, it falls within this category.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the HTS database root level is straightforward due to the vastly different subject matter. While other top-level categories cover live animals, food products, textiles, or machinery for other industries, Chapter 86 and specifically heading 8607 are exclusively focused on the railway and tramway transportation sector. The defining characteristic is the intended application in rail-based locomotion and rolling stock.

Within heading 8607, further subcategories exist to provide more granular classification of these parts. These subdivisions often group items by their function or type of component, such as truck assemblies, axles, and wheels, or brakes and their associated parts. The inclusion of specific subheadings for components like hooks and coupling devices, along with buffers, highlights the need to differentiate between critical structural and operational elements of railway vehicles. A final residual category, "Other," exists to capture any remaining parts not specifically enumerated in the preceding subdivisions, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all components of railway and tramway rolling stock.

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8607 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock:

Sub-classifications

Overview

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