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HSN 86094-Digit Heading

HSN 8609: Containers – GST Rate

HSN 8609 covers containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport. GST on HSN 8609 is 18% (rates effective 22 September 2025). This heading has 3 tariff items, for example 8609 00 00, 8609 00 10 and 8609 00 90.

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 8609

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

Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport [including refrigerated containers]

Reference: Schedule II, S. No. 530 (Spec: 8609)

Sub-Headings & Tariff Items Under 8609

Showing 4 sub-classification codes with complete hierarchy descriptions.

8609006-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 > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport

860900008-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 > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport

860900108-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 > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport > Refrigerated containers

860900908-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 > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport > Containers (Including Containers For The Transport Of Fluids) Specially Designed And Equipped For Carriage By One Or More Modes Of Transport > Other

Other Headings in Chapter 86

HSN 8601
Rail Locomotives Powered From An External Source Of Electricity Or By Electric Accumulators
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
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