Customs tariff code 8601.10.00: Powered from an external source of electricity
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 8601.10.00 covers Powered from an external source of electricity. The third-country duty rate is 1.7 %, plus import VAT.
8601.10.00 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 86. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 8601.10.00
- Third-country duty
- 1.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 86RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVES, ROLLING STOCK AND PARTS THEREOF; RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY TRACK FIXTURES AND FITTINGS AND PARTS THEREOF; MECHANICAL (INCLUDING ELECTROMECHANICAL) TRAFFIC SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT OF ALL KINDS
- 8601Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators
- 8601.10Powered from an external source of electricity
- 8601.10.00Powered from an external source of electricity
From HS code to customs tariff code 8601.10.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 1.7 % | MFN |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören alle Arten von elektrischen Lokomotiven, bei denen die benötigte elektrische Energie von starken, auf dem Fahrzeug selbst untergebrachten Akkumulatorenbatterien geliefert wird oder von den Antriebsmotoren aus einer Stromleitung entnommen wird. Die Stromleitung besteht aus einer neben dem Gleis verlaufenden Stromschiene oder aus einer Oberleitung (Fahrdraht).
1. Zu Kapitel 86 gehören nicht: a) Bahnschwellen aus Holz oder aus Beton, für Schienenwege, sowie Betonelemente zum Bau von Führungsschienen für Luftkissenzüge (Position 4406 oder 6810) (RV E8601A00); b) Oberbaumaterial für Bahnen, aus Eisen oder Stahl, der Position 7302 (RV E8601B00); c) elektrische Signal-, Sicherungs-, Überwachungs- oder Steuergeräte der Position 8530 (RV E8601C00). 2. Zu Position 8607 gehören insbesondere: a) Achsen, Räder, Radsätze, Radreifen, Radsprengringe, Radkörper und andere Radteile (RV E8602A00); b) Untergestelle, Drehgestelle und Lenkgestelle (RV E8602B00); c) Achslager, Bremsvorrichtungen aller Art (RV E8602C00); d) Puffer, Zughaken und andere Kupplungsvorrichtungen, Faltenbälge (RV E8602D00); e) Wagenkästen und andere Aufbauten (RV E8602E00). 3. …
1. Zu Abschnitt XVII gehören nicht die in Position 9503 oder 9508 erfassten Waren sowie Rodelschlitten, Bobschlitten und dergleichen (Position 9506) (RV C1701000). 2. Folgende Waren sind nicht als „Teile“ oder als „Zubehör“ einzureihen, auch wenn sie erkennbar für Waren des Abschnitts XVII bestimmt sind: a) Dichtungen und dergleichen aus Stoffen aller Art (Einreihung nach Stoffbeschaffenheit oder nach Position 8484) sowie andere Waren aus Weichkautschuk (Position 4016) (RV C1702A00); b) Teile mit allgemeiner Verwendungsmöglichkeit im Sinne der Anmerkung 2 zu Abschnitt XV, aus unedlen Metallen (Abschnitt XV), und gleichartige Waren aus Kunststoffen (Kapitel 39) (RV C1702B00); c) Waren des Kapitels 82 (Werkzeuge) (RV C1702C00); d) Waren der Position 8306 (RV C1702D00); e) Maschinen, Apparate und Geräte der Positionen 8401 bis 8479 sowie Teile davon, ausgenommen Kühler für Waren dieses Absc …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 8601.10.00 cover?
Code 8601.10.00 covers Powered from an external source of electricity. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 8601.10.00?
The third-country duty rate for 8601.10.00 is 1.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 8601.10.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 860110. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 8601.10.00 have?
8601.10.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 8601.10.00 sit in the tariff?
8601.10.00 sits in this hierarchy: 86 RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY LOCOMOTIVES, ROLLING STOCK AND PARTS THEREOF; RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY TRACK FIXTURES AND FITTINGS AND PARTS THEREOF; MECHANICAL (INCLUDING ELECTROMECHANICAL) TRAFFIC SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT OF ALL KINDS > 8601 Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators > 860110 Powered from an external source of electricity. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 8601.10.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 8601.10.00. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 8601.10.00 change?
8601.10.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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