HS 8603: Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 86.04

General Rate
5%
Sub-codes
2
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 8603

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8603-10-00Powered from an external source of electricityNo5%
8603-90-00OtherNo5%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8603 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 8603 belongs to Chapter 86 in Section XVII (Vehicles, aircraft, vessels).

View Chapter 86 classification notes
Notes 1. This Chapter does not cover: a. Railway or tramway sleepers of wood or of concrete, or concrete guide-track sections for hovertrains (4406 or 6810); b. Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel of 7302; or c. Electrical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment of 8530. 2. 8607 applies, inter alia, to: a. Axles, wheels, wheel sets (running gear), metal tyres, hoops and hubs and other parts of wheels; b. Frames, underframes, bogies and bissel-bogies; c. Axle boxes; brake gear; d. Buffers for rolling-stock; hooks and other coupling gear and corridor connections; e. Coachwork. 3. Subject to the provisions of Note 1 above, 8608.00.00 applies, inter alia, to: a. Assembled track, turntables, platform buffers, loading gauges; b. Semaphores, mechanical signal discs, level crossing control gear, signal and point controls, and other mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment, whether or not fitted for electric lighting, for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 86.04 in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 8603 (Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 86.04) is 5%. Preferential rates may be available under 15 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8603?

There are 2 statistical codes under heading 8603 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 8603 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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