8601Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or…
HTS Code 8601 covers any article best defined as Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport EquipmentRailway 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 kindsRail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries): in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.
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What does HTS code 8601 cover?
HTS code 8601 covers rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or… (Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries):), classified under 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) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
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