Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604
2 declarable lines
Heading 8603 covers self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks. It does not cover rail locomotives, non-self-propelled freight cars, maintenance vehicles of heading 8604, or parts. The heading has two declarable lines: 8603.10.00.00 for vehicles powered from an external source of electricity and 8603.90.00.00 for other self-propelled vehicles.
Products in this heading
- Electric passenger rail coach powered by overhead wire or third rail
- Electric tramcar or streetcar
- Electric light rail vehicle
- Diesel self-propelled passenger railcar
- Battery-powered self-propelled railcar
- Self-propelled railway baggage van
- Self-propelled railway freight truck
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the vehicle is railway or tramway rolling stock, not a road vehicle.
- Confirm it is self-propelled; non-self-propelled freight cars go to heading 8606.
- Confirm it is a coach, van or truck, not a locomotive in heading 8601 or 8602 or a maintenance vehicle in heading 8604.
- For the subheading, decide whether power comes from an external electricity source; if yes, use 8603.10.00.00.
- If the vehicle uses another power source, such as diesel or onboard batteries, use 8603.90.00.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 8602Diesel locomotive
Locomotives are classified in heading 8602, not as self-propelled coaches, vans or trucks.
- Heading 8601Electric locomotive powered from an external source
Heading 8601 covers rail locomotives, including external-electric and battery locomotives.
- Heading 8606Non-self-propelled railway freight car
Heading 8606 covers railway or tramway freight cars that are not self-propelled.
- Railway maintenance-of-way vehicle
Heading 8603 excludes maintenance or service vehicles of heading 8604.
- Heading 8607Part of a railway coach
Parts of railway or tramway rolling stock are classified in heading 8607.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an electric passenger railcar powered by overhead wire?
Use 8603.10.00.00 for self-propelled railway or tramway coaches powered from an external source of electricity; the general (MFN) rate is 5%.
What is the duty on a diesel self-propelled railcar?
Diesel and other non-external-electric self-propelled coaches, vans and trucks fall under 8603.90.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is 5%.
How do I classify a self-propelled tramcar?
If the tramcar draws power from an external electricity source, classify it in 8603.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5%. If it uses another power source, classify it in 8603.90.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.