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HS code for coaches, railway and tramway, mechanically propelled
8603 Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “coaches, railway and tramway, mechanically propelled” points to heading 8603: self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 8603 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 8603 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 1.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 8603 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 1.7%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 1.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 1.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada 8% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 20% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2.5% – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3.8% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for coaches, railway and tramway, mechanically propelled?
Coaches, railway and tramway, mechanically propelled are classified under 8603 (Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.