HS Code 8601: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators

Q: Is HS code 8601 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 8601 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 8601 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8601?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 8601.

What is HS Code 8601

HS Code 8601 covers Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 86 (Railway or 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), Section XVII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

Explore global 2026 latest import export trade data and shipment records for Electric Rail Locomotives on TradeInt global trade data platform

What does HS Code 8601 Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators Cover?

Section XVII

Chapters (86-89) Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment

Chapter 86

Railway or 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

HS Code 8601

Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators

HS Code 860110

Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity

HS Code 860120

Rail locomotives; powered by electric accumulators

Click any HS code above to see live 2026 latest Electric Rail Locomotives trade data including exporters, importers, and shipment volumes.

What HS Codes for Railway Equipment Do Not Cover

Chapter 86 covers railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and parts. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Electronic railway control systems sold separately

Chapter 85

Railway tracks of iron and steel (rails, sleepers)

Chapter 73

Containers used on multiple transport modes

heading 8609 (stays in 86)

Toy trains and model railways

Chapter 95

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Electric Rail Locomotives HS 8601

HS Code 860110

Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity

HS Code 860120

Rail locomotives; powered by electric accumulators

HS Code 8602

Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders

HS Code 8603

Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604

HS Code 8604

Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)

HS Code 8605

Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604)

HS Code 8606

Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled

HS Code 8607

Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof

HS Code 8608

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

HS Code 8609

Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 8601?

HS code 8601 covers Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators, a heading within Chapter 86 (Railway or 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) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 8601 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 8601 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8601?