860500Sub-heading (6-digit)Section XVII

HSN Code 860500 – Railway Or Tramway Passenger Coaches, Not Self Propelled, Luggage Vans, Post Office…

Full GST classification for Railway Or Tramway Passenger Coaches, Not Self Propelled, Luggage Vans, Post Office… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

860500

Chapter

86

Digits

6-digit

Section

XVII

What is HSN Code 860500?

HSN code 860500 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Railway Or Tramway Passenger Coaches, Not Self Propelled, Luggage Vans, Post Office… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 6-digit code sitting at the sub-heading (6-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 railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self propelled, luggage vans, post office… must quote HSN 860500 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 860500

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
Heading8605railway 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)
Sub-heading860500railway 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)

GST rate for HSN 860500

Goods under HSN 860500 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 860500 — FAQs

What is HSN code 860500?

HSN code 860500 classifies "Railway Or Tramway Passenger Coaches, Not Self Propelled, Luggage Vans, Post Office…" 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 860500?

860500 is a 6-digit HSN code — a sub-heading (6-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 860500?

Goods under HSN 860500 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 Railway Or Tramway Passenger Coaches, Not Self Propelled, Luggage Vans, Post Office….

Which chapter does HSN code 860500 belong to?

HSN 860500 belongs to Chapter 86 — Railway Or Tramway Locomotives, Rolling-Stock And Parts Thereof,…, part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels.

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