Railway operators use electric locomotives on electrified lines; Indian Railways builds and exports electric locos.
HSN code 86011000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity, electric locomotives for mainline passenger and freight services.
Locomotives are heavy project cargo requiring gauge, voltage and traction details, ship by heavy-lift vessel, and provide design approvals. Rail equipment is built to railway authority standards (UIC, AAR, RDSO, EN) with design approval, type tests and acceptance inspection; project cargo ships on flat racks or by heavy-lift vessel with drawings, load charts and manufacturer commissioning support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 86011000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are electric locomotives powered from overhead lines.
HSN 86011000 falls under Chapter 86 and Heading 8601 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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