Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
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.
8609.00
Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
Chapter 86 classification notes
Chapter 86 covers commercial rail equipment; personal-import not relevant.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Light rail / metro vs. heavy rail — same chapter, different tariff.
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.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther 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…
- 8605 — Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post offi…
- 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 …