HS Code 8606Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled
5 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 9 in Chapter 86 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8606 is the customs heading for railway and tramway freight wagons that have no engine of their own. This page shows which wagon type fits which subcode, and what falls outside the heading.
Goods answering to “Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled” split into 5 six-digit codes, 860610 through 860699. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 6 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 8606
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 860610 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; tank wagons and the like, not self-propelled |
| 860630 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; self-discharging, not self-propelled, excluding those of item no. 8606.10 |
| 860691 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled |
| 860692 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled |
| 860699 | Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled |
What HS code 8606 covers
These are freight wagons, also called rail freight cars. They carry cargo, but they have no motor to move themselves. A locomotive pulls them along the track.
The heading sits in Chapter 86, which deals with rail and tramway rolling-stock, track fittings and signalling equipment. You may also see it written as HSN code 8606. The number is the same. The Harmonized System is the shared coding method that customs offices use around the world, and the World Customs Organization sets its first six digits.
Wagons are split by how they hold and unload cargo. A tank wagon holds fluids. A covered wagon keeps goods inside a closed body. An open wagon has sides but no roof. A self-discharging wagon unloads without outside help. The next section links each type to its subcode.
How to choose the right 8606 subcode
Work down the list in order and stop at the first match. The order matters because some codes exclude others.
- 860610: tank wagons and the like. Check this first. Rail tank wagons for fluids belong here.
- 860630: self-discharging wagons. They unload themselves. Tank wagons are excluded, because they already sit in 860610.
- If the sides can be taken off, or are lower than 60cm, read the wording again before you use this code.
- 860699: any other goods wagon in this heading that the codes above do not name. The letters n.e.c. mean not elsewhere classified. Use this code last.
What is not classified under 8606
Heading 8606 is narrow. Some goods that look like wagons belong in nearby headings. Check these before you settle on a code.
- If the vehicle has its own motor, look here.
- 8604: maintenance or service vehicles, such as workshops, cranes and track inspection vehicles.
- A part of a wagon goes here, not a whole wagon.
- 8609: containers made for carriage by one or more modes of transport. A container is not a wagon, even when it rides on one.
How to confirm the correct HS code for railway wagons
Compare your wagon with the exact customs wording for each subcode. Look at what the wagon carries, whether it has a roof, and how high the fixed sides are. Locomotives are in 8601 and 8602. Track fittings and signalling gear are in 8608.
Many countries add more digits after the first six. These national lines can differ from one market to the next. The HS code classifier can help you narrow down the right code before you ship.
HS 8606 import and export data
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
This page gives no trade totals or prices. To see real railway wagon buyers and suppliers, search 8606 or a subcode such as 860699 in the live records.
Related
- Chapter 86 railway and tramway HS codes
- HS 8601 electric rail locomotives
- HS 8602 other rail locomotives
- HS 8603 self-propelled railway coaches and vans
- HS 8604 railway maintenance vehicles
- HS 8605 railway passenger coaches
- HS 8607 railway rolling stock parts
- HS 8608 track fixtures and signalling
- HS 8609 transport containers
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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
- 8605Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office…1 code
- 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 8606?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes 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 8606: common questions
What is HS code 8606?
It belongs to Chapter 86, which covers rail rolling-stock and related equipment.
What is the HS code for railway tank wagons?
Check this code before the others in the heading.
Which HS code covers open railway wagons with high sides?
Use 860692. It is for open wagons with non-removable sides higher than 60cm, and they must not be self-propelled.
What goes under HS code 860699?
860699 is the catch-all code in this heading. It holds goods wagons that are not self-propelled and are not named in the other four subcodes.
Are self-propelled goods vans classified under 8606?
No.
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