HS 8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled

General Rate
5%
Sub-codes
6
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 8606

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8606-10-00Tank wagons and the likeNo5%
8606-30-00Self-discharging vans and wagons, other than those of 8606.10.00No5%
8606-9Other:0%
8606-91-00Covered and closedNo0%
8606-92-00Open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60 cmNo5%
8606-99-00OtherNo5%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8606 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 8606 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 railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 8606 (Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled) is 5%. Preferential rates may be available under 17 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8606?

There are 6 statistical codes under heading 8606 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 8606 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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