HSN Codes · Chapter 86: Railway Locomotives and Equipment

HSN Code 8606

Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 8606

The first two digits (86) place this code in chapter 86 — Railway Locomotives and Equipment. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock, track fixtures, and signalling equipment.

More specific codes under 8606

  • 860610 — Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled — tank wagons and the like
  • 86061010 — Four wheeler tank wagons of pay-load exceeding 23 tonnes
  • 86061020 — Eight wheeler tank wagons of pay-load not exceeding 60 tonnes
  • 86061090 — Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled — tank wagons and the like — other
  • 86062000 — Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled - insulated or refrigerated vans and wagons, other than those of sub-heading 8606 10
  • 860630 — Self-discharging vans and wagons, other than those of sub-heading 8606 9
  • 86063000 — Self-discharging vans and wagons, other than those of sub-heading 8606 9
  • 860691 — Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled — covered and closed
  • 86069110 — Meter guage eight wheeler covered wagons of pay-load not exceeding 38 tonnes
  • 86069120 — Broad guage eight wheeler covered wagons of pay-load not exceeding 60 tonnes

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 8606 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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