Export HS Code 8608 (Railway Or Tramway Track Fixtures And Fittings; Mechanical (including Electo- Mechanical) Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railway, Tramways, Roads, Inland Waterways, Parking Facilities, Port Installation Or Air-fields; Parts Of The For) to China

HS Code Details

Code	8608
Description	Railway Or Tramway Track Fixtures And Fittings; Mechanical (including Electo- Mechanical) Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railway, Tramways, Roads, Inland Waterways, Parking Facilities, Port Installation Or Air-fields; Parts Of The For
Chapter	86
Section	XVII — Vehicles & Transport
Duty Rate	Preferential rate may apply under APTA

🇨🇳 China

Capital	Beijing
Currency	Renminbi
Region	Eastern Asia
India Export Rank	#3
Trade Agreement	APTA

Exporting Railway Or Tramway Track Fixtures And Fittings; Mechanical (including Electo- Mechanical) Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railway, Tramways, Roads, Inland Waterways, Parking Facilities, Port Installation Or Air-fields; Parts Of The For to China

Trade Agreement Benefit: India and China have a APTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.

Exporting railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electo- mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railway, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installation or air-fields; parts of the for (HS Code 8608) from India to China requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and China's import requirements including proper classification under HS 8608, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

Documentation Required

Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice with buyer/seller details, product description, quantity, price, and Incoterms.

Packing List

Itemized list of contents, weights, dimensions, and package markings for each shipment unit.

Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment.

Certificate of Origin

Certifies that goods originate from India. Required for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.

Shipping Bill

Filed with Indian Customs for export clearance. Generated through ICEGATE.

Letter of Credit / Bank Documents

Payment guarantee instrument. Commonly used for first-time trade partners.

Insurance Certificate

Proof of marine/cargo insurance covering the shipment against loss or damage.

Related HS Codes in Chapter 86

8601

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86011000

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86012000

Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators; spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators: Powered by electric accumulators

8602

Other Rail Locomotives; Locomotive Tenders

86021000

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860290

Other :

86029010

Other: Steam locomotives and tenders thereof

86029090

Other: Other