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HS 2022 · 6-digit international code

HS Code 860290

6-digit classification for Steam Locomotive, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment

Official description: Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders : Other

Also searched as: steam locomotive, diesel locomotive, locomotive types, non-electric locomotive

Official sources, not guessesSame 6 digits worldwideBuilt for 1688 buyers

Classification

How 860290 breaks down

HS 2022
86Chapter

Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling stock and track fixtures

8602Heading

Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders

860290Subheading

Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders

Short answer

What HS code 860290 means before paying a 1688 supplier

HS code 860290 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for steam locomotive; often searched as steam locomotive, diesel locomotive, locomotive types. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.

Use

Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.

Verify

Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.

Decide

If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.

Covered products

What products fall under HS code 860290?

Buyers sourcing other rail locomotives from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 860290 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.

steam locomotivediesel locomotiveother locomotive typesnon-electric locomotive

Import duty by market

Where to check the import duty for HS 860290

The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.

Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets

Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 860290 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.

Heading 8602

Other HS codes under 8602

Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders". If 860290 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.

Questions

HS code 860290: common questions

What is HS code 860290?

HS code 860290 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders : Other". The first two digits (86) are the chapter — Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling stock and track fixtures — and digits 3-4 (8602) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

What products fall under HS 860290?

Common products classified under 860290 include steam locomotive, diesel locomotive, locomotive types, non-electric locomotive and similar items matching other rail locomotives. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 860290?

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

Is HS code 860290 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (860290) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.

Sourcing other rail locomotives from 1688?

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