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

HS v2022 Code: 8606

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
86	06	n/a

Code	8606
Version	HS v2022
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; covered and closed, not self-propelled; Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; self-discharging, not self-propelled, excluding those of item no. 8606.10; Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; tank wagons and the like, 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; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled

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 vital role in the transportation of goods and materials across rail networks, supporting the broader economy by facilitating the efficient movement of cargo. As a key component of the global logistics infrastructure, the production and utilization of these specialized rail vehicles is of significant importance.

Production process

The production of railway or tramway goods vans and wagons typically involves a multi-stage manufacturing process. This includes the fabrication of the vehicle frame and body using specialized metalworking techniques, the installation of braking systems, couplers, and other essential components, as well as the application of protective coatings and finishes. Advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies are often employed to optimize the design and streamline the production process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 8606 Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled include high-strength steel alloys, specialized fasteners and fittings, braking systems, and various electrical and electronic components. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, such as welding machines, metal-forming presses, and paint application systems. The availability of skilled labor, particularly in areas like metalworking, engineering, and quality control, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 8606 Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled industry is, of course, the railway or tramway goods vans and wagons themselves. These specialized rail vehicles are then consumed by various other industries, such as 8601 Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators, 8602 Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders, and 8605 Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self-propelled, which utilize them for the transportation of goods, materials, and equipment across rail networks.

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/86'>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/v2022/8606'>8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8601'>8601: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8602'>8602: Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8603'>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/v2022/8604'>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/v2022/8605'>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/v2022/8607'>8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8608'>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/v2022/8609'>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/v2022/860610'>860610: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; tank wagons and the like, not self-propelled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860630'>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/v2022/860691'>860691: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/860692'>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/v2022/860699'>860699: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; n.e.c. in heading no. 8606, not self-propelled</a>"]


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