Section XVII · Vehicles & Transport · 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
About chapter 86
Chapter 86 covers 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: rail-specific transport equipment, distinct from road vehicles (chapter 87).
Classification tip: Signalling equipment sits in this chapter specifically when it's for rail/tramway use: comparable road-traffic signalling equipment is classified elsewhere, so confirm the intended transport mode before filing.
23 six-digit codes
Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators
2 codes8601.10Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity8601.20Rail locomotives; powered by electric accumulators
Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders
2 codes8602.10Rail locomotives; diesel-electric powered8602.90Rail locomotives and locomotive tenders; other than diesel-electric powered
Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604
2 codes8603.10Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled, powered from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604)8603.90Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled, powered other than from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604)
Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)
1 code8604.00Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)
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)
1 code8605.00Railway 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)
Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled
5 codes8606.10Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; tank wagons and the like, not self-propelled8606.30Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; self-discharging, not self-propelled, excluding those of item no. 8606.108606.91Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled8606.92Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled8606.99Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled
Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof
8 codes8607.11Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, driving bogies and bissel-bogies8607.12Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, bogies and bissel-bogies (excluding driving bogies and bissel-bogies)8607.19Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof8607.21Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, air brakes and parts thereof8607.29Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, brakes (other than air brakes) and parts thereof8607.30Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts, hooks and other coupling devices, buffers and parts thereof8607.91Railway or tramway locomotives; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 86078607.99Railway or tramway rolling stock; parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8607
Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof
1 code8608.00Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof
Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
1 code8609.00Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
More chapters in section XVII: Vehicles & Transport
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 8601-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 86 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 86 cover?
Chapter 86 of the Harmonized System covers: 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. It belongs to section XVII (Vehicles & Transport) and contains 9 four-digit headings, 8601–8609.
How many HS codes are in chapter 86?
Chapter 86 contains 9 four-digit headings and 23 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 8601 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 86?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.