HS 8609 — Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
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 8609 covers
Railway/tramway locomotives, rolling stock, track fixtures and signalling equipment.
Classification notes
Rail vs road distinction separates Ch.86 from Ch.87.
Back to Chapter 86
Frequently asked questions about HS 8609
What is HS 8609?
Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport 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 8609?
Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport 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 8609 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 8609 products?
Rail vs road distinction separates Ch.86 from Ch.87.