Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self- propelled; luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self- propelled (excluding those of heading 8604)
1 declarable lines
Heading 8605 covers non-self-propelled railway or tramway passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches, and other special purpose coaches. It excludes maintenance or service vehicles of heading 8604. The heading has one declarable line, 8605.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of 14%.
Products in this heading
- Non-self-propelled railway passenger coach
- Non-self-propelled tramway passenger car
- Non-self-propelled railway luggage van
- Non-self-propelled railway post office coach
- Non-self-propelled railway dining car
- Non-self-propelled railway sleeping car
- Non-self-propelled special purpose railway coach other than maintenance or service vehicles
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the vehicle is designed for railway or tramway track.
- Confirm it is not self-propelled; self-propelled coaches go to heading 8603.
- Confirm it is a passenger coach, luggage van, post office coach, or other special purpose coach, not a freight car of heading 8606.
- Check that it is not a maintenance or service vehicle of heading 8604.
- Because heading 8605 has one line, classification within the heading is 8605.00.00.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 8603Self-propelled railway passenger coach
It has its own propulsion, so it falls under self-propelled coaches, vans and trucks.
- Heading 8604Railway maintenance or service vehicle such as a track inspection coach
Heading 8604 covers maintenance or service vehicles, including testing and track inspection vehicles.
- Heading 8606Non-self-propelled railway freight car
Freight cars are classified in heading 8606, not passenger or special purpose coaches.
- Heading 8601Rail locomotive
A locomotive provides motive power and is not a coach.
- Heading 8607Parts of railway or tramway coaches
Parts are classified in heading 8607 when presented separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a non-self-propelled railway passenger coach?
A non-self-propelled railway passenger coach is classified under 8605.00.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is 14%.
What is the duty on non-self-propelled luggage vans?
Non-self-propelled luggage vans fall under 8605.00.00.00 and pay a general (MFN) duty rate of 14%.
How do I classify a non-self-propelled post office coach?
Classify it under 8605.00.00.00 if it is a non-self-propelled railway or tramway post office coach. The general (MFN) duty rate is 14%.
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.