Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators
In plain English
This category covers railway locomotives that draw power from an outside electrical source or from onboard electric batteries. One group includes those powered by an external electricity supply. Another group consists of those powered by electric accumulators.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 86 classification notes
Chapter 86 covers commercial rail equipment; personal-import not relevant.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Light rail / metro vs. heavy rail — same chapter, different tariff.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 86
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