8601.20.00.00
Powered by electric accumulators (batteries)
Classification path
- Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries)
- Powered by electric accumulators (batteries)
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 35%
- Unit of quantity
- No.
Related lines in heading 8601
About heading 8601
Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries)
Heading 8601 covers rail locomotives that draw their power either from an external source of electricity, such as an electrified third rail or overhead wire, or from electric accumulators (batteries) carried on board. The heading splits into two declarable lines by power source: 8601.10.00.00 for externally powered locomotives and 8601.20.00.00 for battery locomotives. Both lines carry a general (MFN) duty rate of Free.
Full guide to heading 8601Products in this heading
- Electric mainline freight locomotive drawing power from an overhead catenary wire
- Electric passenger locomotive powered by a third rail
- Battery-powered switching locomotive used in a rail yard
- Mine locomotive powered by on-board storage batteries
- Tram or light rail locomotive unit drawing power from an external supply
- Battery-powered industrial narrow-gauge locomotive
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an electric locomotive powered from an external source?
It is 8601.10.00.00, and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
What is the duty on battery-powered locomotives?
Battery-powered locomotives are classified under 8601.20.00.00, and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
How do I classify a locomotive that runs on an external power supply versus one on batteries?
Use 8601.10.00.00 for externally powered locomotives and 8601.20.00.00 for accumulator or battery locomotives; both carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.