8601Heading (4-digit)Section XVII

HSN Code 8601 – Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric…

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HSN Code

8601

Chapter

86

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVII

What is HSN Code 8601?

HSN code 8601 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 86 — Railway Or Tramway Locomotives, Rolling-Stock And Parts Thereof,…, which is part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels. Every GST-registered business supplying rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric… must quote HSN 8601 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8601

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter86railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof, railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof, mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kind
Heading8601rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators

GST rate for HSN 8601

Goods under HSN 8601 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 8601 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8601?

HSN code 8601 classifies "Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 86 (Railway Or Tramway Locomotives, Rolling-Stock And Parts Thereof,…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 8601?

8601 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 8601?

Goods under HSN 8601 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric….

Which chapter does HSN code 8601 belong to?

HSN 8601 belongs to Chapter 86 — Railway Or Tramway Locomotives, Rolling-Stock And Parts Thereof,…, part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels.

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