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)

In plain English

This category includes railway or tramway coaches that do not move under their own power, such as passenger cars, luggage vans, post office coaches, and other specialized vehicles. It specifically excludes certain self-propelled units found in a different classification. The single subheading listed covers all these non-self-propelled coaches without further division.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

Chapter 86 classification notes

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Other headings in Chapter 86

• 8601 — Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by…
• 8602 — Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive t…
• 8603 — Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, o…
• 8604 — Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not sel…
• 8606 — Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled
• 8607 — Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof
• 8608 — Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including …
• 8609 — Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially d…