HS 8605 — 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)
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 86 Railway/tramway locomotives
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 86
Chapter 86 Railway/tramway locomotives
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 8605 covers
Railway/tramway locomotives, rolling stock, track fixtures and signalling equipment.
Classification notes
Rail vs road distinction separates Ch.86 from Ch.87.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 8605
What is HS 8605?
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) is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 86 (Railway/tramway locomotives). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 8605?
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) covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 8605 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 8605 products?
Rail vs road distinction separates Ch.86 from Ch.87.