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HSN 86014-Digit Heading

HSN 8601: Rail locomotives powered from an external source – GST Rate

HSN 8601 covers rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators. GST on HSN 8601 is 18% (rates effective 22 September 2025). This heading has 2 tariff items, for example 8601 10 00 and 8601 20 00.

Chapter 86: Railway 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

GST rates as per CBIC Notifications 09/2025 and 10/2025 (Central Tax - Rate), effective 22 September 2025. Last updated: October 2026. Always verify on the official GST portal before filing.

GST Rates for Heading 8601

18%CGST 9% + SGST 9% / IGST 18%

Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators.

Reference: Schedule II, S. No. 522 (Spec: 8601)

Sub-Headings & Tariff Items Under 8601

Showing 4 sub-classification codes with complete hierarchy descriptions.

8601106-Digit Sub-heading

Chain: Railway 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 > Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric Accumulators > Powered From An External Source Of Electricity

860110008-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Railway 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 > Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric Accumulators > Powered From An External Source Of Electricity > Powered From An External Source Of Electricity

8601206-Digit Sub-heading

Chain: Railway 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 > Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric Accumulators > Powered By Electric Accumulators

860120008-Digit Tariff Item

Chain: Railway 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 > Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric Accumulators > Powered By Electric Accumulators > Powered By Electric Accumulators

Other Headings in Chapter 86

HSN 8602
OTHER RAIL LOCOMOTIVES; LOCOMOTIVE TENDERs
HSN 8603
Self-Propelled Railway Or Tramway Coaches, Vans And Trucks, Other Than Those Of Heading 8604
HSN 8604
Railway Or Tramway Maintenance Or Service Vehicles Whether Or Not Self-Propelled (For Example, Workshops, Cranes, Ballast Tampers, Track-Liners,Testing Coaches And Track Inspection Vehicles)
HSN 8605
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)
HSN 8606
Railway Or Tramway Goods Vans And Wagons, Not Self-Propelled
HSN 8607
Parts Of Railway Or Tramway Locomotives Or Rolling-Stock
HSN 8608
Railway Or Tramway Track Fixtures And Fittings, Mechanical (Including Electo-Mechanical Signalling, Safety Or Traffic Control Equipment For Railway, Tramways, Roads, Inland Waterways, Parking Facilities, Port Installation Or Air-Fields, Parts Of The Foregoing
HSN 8609
Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport
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