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

HS v2017 Code: 8606

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
86	06	n/a

Code	8606
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	86

Ancestor Codes: 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

This Code: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled

Child Codes: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled; Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled; Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled; Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; tank wagons and the like, not self-propelled; Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; self-discharging, not self-propelled, excluding those of item no. 8606.10

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than 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); 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); Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof; 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

About railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled

hs code 8606 covers railway or tramway goods vans and wagons that are not self-propelled. This industry plays a crucial role in the transportation and logistics sector, facilitating the efficient movement of goods across rail networks. These specialized vehicles are essential for the distribution of a wide range of commodities, from raw materials to finished products, contributing to the overall functioning of the global economy.

Production process

The production of railway or tramway goods vans and wagons involves a series of specialized manufacturing processes. This typically includes the fabrication of the vehicle's frame, the installation of the necessary mechanical components, and the assembly of the various structural elements. Advanced welding techniques, precision engineering, and the use of durable materials, such as steel and aluminum, are integral to the construction of these reliable and long-lasting transportation solutions.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 8606 goods vans and wagons requires a range of inputs, including raw materials like steel, aluminum, and specialized components such as wheels, brakes, and coupling systems. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, including computer-controlled machinery and specialized tools, to ensure the precision and quality of the final products. The availability of skilled labor, with expertise in areas like welding, engineering, and assembly, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 8606 is the railway or tramway goods vans and wagons themselves, which are then utilized by various industries and sectors for the transportation of goods. These vehicles may be used to transport a wide range of commodities, including 8401 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, 8402 Boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof, and 8403 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, among others. The efficient movement of these goods contributes to the overall supply chain and logistics infrastructure.

Family tree for railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/86'>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</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8606'>8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8601'>8601: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8602'>8602: Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8603'>8603: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8604'>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)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8605'>8605: 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)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8607'>8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8608'>8608: 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</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8609'>8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860610'>860610: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; tank wagons and the like, not self-propelled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860630'>860630: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; self-discharging, not self-propelled, excluding those of item no. 8606.10</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860691'>860691: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860692'>860692: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860699'>860699: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled</a>"]


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