--- title: "8606 HSN Code | HSN Code for Railway goods vans in India" description: "Know more about 8606 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 8606 covering Railway goods vans." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8606/" --- # HSN Sub-chapter 8606: Railway goods vans Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled Part of [Chapter 86: Tramway/Railway Locomotives & Rolling Stock](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-86/). - Current GST rate: 18% - Earlier GST rate: 18% ## HSN codes | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 86061010 | [Four Wheeler Tank Wagons (>23 Tonnes Payload)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86061010/) | | 86061020 | [Eight Wheeler Tank Wagons (≤60 Tonnes Payload)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86061020/) | | 86061090 | [Tank Wagons And The Like \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86061090/) | | 86062000 | [Road Tractors for Semi-Trailers (Engine <= 1800cc)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86062000/) | | 86063000 | [Self-Discharging Vans and Wagons](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86063000/) | | 86069110 | [Railway Locomotives Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86069110/) | | 86069120 | [Other Railway Locomotive Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86069120/) | | 86069190 | [Other \| Covered And Closed](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86069190/) | | 86069210 | [Bogie Eight Wheeler Wagons (Payload ≤60 tonnes)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86069210/) | | 86069220 | [Broad Gauge Wagons (60-67 Tonnes)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86069220/) | | 86069290 | [Other Open Containers with Fixed Sides Higher Than 60 cm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86069290/) | | 86069900 | [Railway or Tramway Goods Vans and Wagons \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-86069900/) | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 8606 It includes Railway goods vans ### If I repair and return Railway goods vans, how should I charge GST? Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values. ### What should my invoice and records include for Railway goods vans? Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail. ### What misclassification mistakes happen with Railway goods vans? Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper. ### Does MRP, weight or pack size change GST treatment for Railway goods vans? Some entries use MRP/weight‑based conditions for classification. Keep pack size, retail marking and brand status on records and invoice to support the chosen HSN. ### Do spares or accessories of Railway goods vans follow the same HSN? Not always. Spares are often classified by their own description or by the function/part rule. Check if a specific sub‑heading exists for parts of the main item and describe the part on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹462 Cr (+1,393.28% YoY) — 0.0125% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹86 Cr (+69.17% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹376 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #280 of 1233 sub-chapters - Share of Chapter 86: 15.31% of its exports; import side 1.37% - Rank within Chapter 86: #3 of 9 by export value; import-side #7 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 70.57% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #549 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +1,393.28% in FY 2024-25 - Contribution to Ch. 86: 15.31% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 86 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 86 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 18.77 | 0.0008% | — | 0.53% | 7.30 | 0.0002% | — | 0.15% | +11.47 | #953 | | FY 2019-20 | 37.21 | 0.0017% | +98.24% | 2.04% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −90.55% | 0.02% | +36.52 | #877 | | FY 2020-21 | 5.45 | 0.0003% | −85.35% | 0.43% | 2.31 | 0.0001% | +234.78% | 0.06% | +3.14 | #1039 | | FY 2021-22 | 8.86 | 0.0003% | +62.57% | 0.29% | 9.83 | 0.0002% | +325.54% | 0.26% | −0.97 | #1028 | | FY 2022-23 | 67.15 | 0.0019% | +657.90% | 2.26% | 24.21 | 0.0004% | +146.29% | 0.46% | +42.94 | #857 | | FY 2023-24 | 30.96 | 0.0009% | −53.89% | 1.19% | 51.06 | 0.0009% | +110.90% | 0.79% | −20.10 | #960 | | FY 2024-25 | 462.32 | 0.0125% | +1,393.28% | 15.31% | 86.38 | 0.0014% | +69.17% | 1.37% | +375.94 | #549 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 70.57%/yr, imports 50.96%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 70.57% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 have grown at a compound annual rate of 70.57% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹18.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹462.32 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 ranked #549 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 ranks #549 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 86, it ranks #3 of 9. By trade surplus, it ranks #280 of 1233. ### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 1,393.28% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹375.94 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹462.32 Cr exceeded imports of ₹86.38 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹375.94 Crore — ranking #280 of 1233 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 50.96% CAGR signals rising demand for Railway goods vans India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 have grown at 50.96% CAGR, reaching ₹86.38 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 contributes 15.31% of Chapter 86 exports — ranked #3 Among the 9 sub-chapters under Chapter 86, HSN Sub-Chapter 8606 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 15.31% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.37% share (rank #7). ## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 86 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8607: Railway parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8607/) | ₹1,307 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8609: Transport Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8609/) | ₹526 Cr | | #3 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8606: Railway goods vans (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹462 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8602: Rail locomotives; tender](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8602/) | ₹358 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8603: Self-propelled rail vehicles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8603/) | ₹144 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8604: Railway Maintenance Vehicles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8604/) | ₹119 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8608: Railway or road signalling equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8608/) | ₹102 Cr | | — | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8601: Electric rail locomotives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8601/) | Nil | | — | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8605: Railway coaches & special-purpose vans](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8605/) | Nil | ## Other sub-chapters | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 8601 | [Electric rail locomotives](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8601/) | | 8602 | [Rail locomotives; tender](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8602/) | | 8603 | [Self-propelled rail vehicles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8603/) | | 8604 | [Railway Maintenance Vehicles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8604/) | | 8605 | [Railway coaches & special-purpose vans](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8605/) | | 8607 | [Railway parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8607/) | | 8608 | [Railway or road signalling equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8608/) | | 8609 | [Transport Containers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8609/) |