HS Code 8605Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604)
1 six-digit code · Heading 5 of 9 in Chapter 86 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8605 is the Harmonized System heading for railway and tramway passenger coaches that have no engine of their own. It also covers luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose coaches.
Heading 8605does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604)” classify at the single six-digit code 860500. The heading is number 5 of 9 in Chapter 86, Railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds, which runs to 23 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8605
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 860500 | Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604) |
What HS code 8605 covers
Picture a train as a line of cars behind a locomotive. The cars that carry people, bags or mail, and cannot move on their own, belong under this heading.
It also takes in other special purpose coaches built for railways and tramways. Trams count too, so tramway coaches fit here when they have no drive of their own.
The key test is simple: does the coach move by itself? If it does not, it may be 8605. HS stands for Harmonized System, the code list that customs offices use around the world. Many Indian traders say HSN code 8605. The number is the same. It sits in Chapter 86, the part of the system for rolling stock and track equipment.
HS code 860500 and national tariff digits
The world shares the first six digits of a code. After that, each country may add its own digits to build a local tariff line. This is why a national line, such as an Indian HSN entry, can look longer than 860500. The first six digits stay the same.
Customs classification depends on what the goods are and how they work. Duty depends on the tariff of the country that receives the goods, so check that country's rules before you ship. The live records on EximDataX show how real shipments were filed under this code.
Difference between HS 8603 and 8605, and other nearby headings
Rail goods sit in several close headings. Use these simple rules to pick the right one.
Luggage vans are a common question. If the van has no drive of its own, it goes under 8605. If it is self-propelled, look at 8603.
- 8604: maintenance or service vehicles, such as workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles.
- They carry cargo, not people or mail.
- A whole coach is not a part.
- 8601 and 8602: rail locomotives and locomotive tenders.
Railway coaches importers and suppliers by HS code
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You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Use 8605 as your search term to see who trades railway coaches.
Related
- Chapter 86 railway and tramway HS codes
- HS 8603 self-propelled railway coaches
- HS 8604 railway maintenance vehicles
- HS 8606 railway goods wagons
- HS 8607 rolling stock parts
- HS 8601 electric rail locomotives
- HS 8602 other rail locomotives
- HS 8608 track fixtures and signalling
- HS 8609 transport containers
- HS 8605 import data
- HS 8605 export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 86
- 8601Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by…2 codes
- 8602Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders2 codes
- 8603Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other…2 codes
- 8604Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not…1 code
- 8606Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled5 codes
- 8607Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof8 codes
- 8608Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including…1 code
- 8609Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed…1 code
Who ships under 8605?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Transport Equipment, chapters 86–89.
HS Code 8605: common questions
What is HS code 8605?
It belongs to Chapter 86.
What is the six-digit HS code for railway passenger coaches?
The six-digit code is 860500. Countries may add more digits for their own tariffs.
What is the difference between HS 8603 and HS 8605?
HS 8603 covers coaches, vans and trucks that are self-propelled.
Are railway maintenance or testing coaches classified under 8605?
No. Maintenance and service vehicles, including testing coaches and track inspection vehicles, fall under 8604.
Which HS code covers railway goods wagons?
Coaches for people, mail or special uses stay in 8605.
Which HS code for railway luggage vans?
Luggage vans without their own drive go under 8605. Self-propelled ones belong to 8603.
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