HS Code 8601
Electric Rail Locomotives
HS code 8601 covers electric rail locomotives powered by external power sources or on-board accumulators, used for heavy rail and urban transit systems.
HS Code 8601 — Electric Rail Locomotives
This category includes locomotives designed for rail travel powered by external electricity sources like overhead lines or third rails, or by internal electric batteries. These units are primarily used for urban passenger transit and high-speed rail networks.
What's included
- Overhead line electric locomotives
- Third rail powered locomotives
- Battery-powered shunting engines
- Articulated electric locomotives
What's excluded
- Diesel-electric locomotives → use
8602(Locomotives with internal combustion engines generating electricity belong in 8602.) - Self-propelled passenger coaches → use
8603(If the unit combines power and passenger space, it is classified as a coach under 8603.)
Common examples
- Siemens Vectron electric locomotive
- Bombardier Traxx AC3
- Alstom Prima M4
- Battery-operated underground mining locomotives
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 8601 and 8603?
8601 is for locomotives solely used for hauling other cars, whereas 8603 covers self-propelled units designed to carry passengers or freight.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Requires technical specification sheets detailing voltage and power source configuration.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Germany, China, France, Switzerland
- Top importers: United States, India, Russia, Kazakhstan
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Key takeaway
Covers dedicated pulling units powered by electricity, excluding those that carry their own cargo or passengers.
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