Subheading · Chapter 86 · Heading 8608
8608.00: Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electromechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts of the foregoing
Subheading 8608.00 belongs to heading 8608 (railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings) in chapter 86.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8608 00 00 00 Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electromechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts of the foregoing
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Import requirements 3
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Iraq, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9024
- 9032
- 9025
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
- Documents
- Y966 Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)
- Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Belgium | £5.5m | 18.9% | +42.5% |
 Italy | £3.5m | 12.1% | -39.4% |
 China | £3.4m | 11.7% | -11.5% |
 France | £2.7m | 9.4% | +8.6% |
 Germany | £2.1m | 7.4% | -15.8% |
 Austria | £1.8m | 6.2% | +93.4% |
 Switzerland | £1.5m | 5.1% | -36.2% |
 India | £1.4m | 4.7% | +6.7% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$378kUS$378k+US$5.2m+US$37.3m+> US$90m
Exports: 113
- Germany: US$146.2m
- China: US$118.2m
- United States: US$108.4m
- Austria: US$90m
- Spain: US$73.3m
- Russia: US$67.3m
- Italy: US$55.3m
- France: US$51.4m
- United Kingdom: US$50.7m
- Croatia: US$47.6m
- Belgium: US$41.3m
- Japan: US$37.3m
- South Korea: US$31.8m
- Bulgaria: US$24.6m
- Switzerland: US$22m
- Türkiye: US$18m
- Sweden: US$16.9m
- Poland: US$16.3m
- Czechia: US$12.1m
- India: US$10.8m
- Serbia: US$10.1m
- Canada: US$9.1m
- Mexico: US$8.2m
- Ukraine: US$8m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$7.1m
- Netherlands: US$6.8m
- Malaysia: US$6.8m
- Taiwan: US$5.6m
- Slovakia: US$5.2m
- Kazakhstan: US$4.6m
- Hungary: US$4.6m
- Australia: US$4.3m
- Norway: US$3.6m
- South Africa: US$3.6m
- Estonia: US$3.3m
- Romania: US$2.9m
- Singapore: US$1.7m
- Israel: US$1.5m
- Brazil: US$1.5m
- Greece: US$1.5m
- Denmark: US$1.4m
- Vietnam: US$1.3m
- Slovenia: US$1.2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$1.1m
- Portugal: US$879.6k
- Azerbaijan: US$849.9k
- Moldova: US$799k
- Belarus: US$788.9k
- Argentina: US$747.6k
- Saudi Arabia: US$646.6k
- Paraguay: US$630.8k
- Latvia: US$620.3k
- Finland: US$615.9k
- Sri Lanka: US$596.4k
- Bangladesh: US$565.3k
- Ireland: US$488k
- Thailand: US$378k
- Jordan: US$369.5k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$362.6k
- Lithuania: US$356k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$547.7kUS$547.7k+US$6.1m+US$19.8m+> US$43.9m
Imports: 190
- Germany: US$96.5m
- Kazakhstan: US$55.9m
- Canada: US$53.6m
- Mexico: US$48.2m
- United States: US$44.5m
- Singapore: US$43.9m
- United Kingdom: US$36.9m
- Sweden: US$34.9m
- Austria: US$32.6m
- Switzerland: US$32.5m
- France: US$31.2m
- Brazil: US$30.2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$28m
- Japan: US$25.8m
- Norway: US$21.6m
- United Arab Emirates: US$20.8m
- Poland: US$20.1m
- Panama: US$19.9m
- Taiwan: US$19.8m
- Australia: US$19.1m
- Philippines: US$18.9m
- Belgium: US$18.8m
- Italy: US$18.7m
- Spain: US$18.7m
- Denmark: US$15.2m
- India: US$14.9m
- Netherlands: US$14.5m
- Türkiye: US$14.1m
- Ireland: US$13.4m
- Luxembourg: US$12.8m
- China: US$12.7m
- Bulgaria: US$12.2m
- Uzbekistan: US$12.1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$10.6m
- Vietnam: US$8.9m
- Russia: US$8.9m
- Malaysia: US$8.6m
- Portugal: US$8.5m
- South Korea: US$8.3m
- Czechia: US$8m
- Egypt: US$7.7m
- Romania: US$7.7m
- Azerbaijan: US$7.6m
- Israel: US$7.5m
- Indonesia: US$6.7m
- Tanzania: US$6.7m
- Algeria: US$6.3m
- Greece: US$6.1m
- Peru: US$5.9m
- Thailand: US$5.3m
- Finland: US$5.1m
- Mongolia: US$4.9m
- Colombia: US$4.7m
- Dominican Republic: US$4.7m
- South Africa: US$4.5m
- Morocco: US$4.5m
- Chile: US$4.3m
- Guinea: US$4.2m
- Slovenia: US$3.9m
- Qatar: US$3.9m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$146.2m | 12.6% |
| 2 | China | US$118.2m | 10.2% |
| 3 |  United States | US$108.4m | 9.4% |
| 4 | Austria | US$90m | 7.8% |
| 5 |  Spain | US$73.3m | 6.3% |
| 6 |  Russia | US$67.3m | 5.8% |
| 7 | Italy | US$55.3m | 4.8% |
| 8 | France | US$51.4m | 4.4% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | US$50.7m | 4.4% |
| 10 |  Croatia | US$47.6m | 4.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$96.5m | 8.3% |
| 2 |  Kazakhstan | US$55.9m | 4.8% |
| 3 |  Canada | US$53.6m | 4.6% |
| 4 |  Mexico | US$48.2m | 4.2% |
| 5 | United States | US$44.5m | 3.8% |
| 6 |  Singapore | US$43.9m | 3.8% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | US$36.9m | 3.2% |
| 8 |  Sweden | US$34.9m | 3% |
| 9 | Austria | US$32.6m | 2.8% |
| 10 | Switzerland | US$32.5m | 2.8% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 2
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N303180 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of railway switch parts from China.
- 600014185 HMRC
The heavy duty assisted lift trunnion is a device designed for use in the railway environment, used to hold signalling equipment for Railways. It forms the support structure for a signal once it is erected. It folds up and down and uses twin reactive springs. These are controlled by a fulcrum…
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
Subheading 8608.00 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 1.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 8608.00 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 1.7%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of .
Imports of these goods into the UK came to £28.9m between September 2025 and August 2026 (down 8% on the year before); Belgium supplied 19%, followed by Italy.
In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$1.2bn (+5.3% year on year).
The largest exporter was Germany (US$146.2m), followed by China.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electromechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts of the foregoing?
Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electromechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts of the foregoing fall under HS subheading 8608.00, part of heading 8608, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8608.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings in the EU?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 8608.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 1.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings?
Germany, with US$146.2m in 2024 (12.6% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Belgium (19%), Italy (12%) and China (12%), out of total imports of £28.9m.