HSN CODE - 86040000 : RLWAY/TRMWAY MAINTNANC/SRVC VHCLS,W/N SLF PRPLD(E.G.WRKSHOPS,CRNS,BALAST TMPRS, TRCKLNRS,TSTNG COCHS AND TRCK INSPCT

Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN Codes) 86040000 are used for the RLWAY/TRMWAY MAINTNANC/SRVC VHCLS,W/N SLF PRPLD(E.G.WRKSHOPS,CRNS,BALAST TMPRS, TRCKLNRS,TSTNG COCHS AND TRCK INSPCT products under Goods and Service Tax classification.

India was originally using 6 digit HSN codes to classify commodities but later two more digits were added to make the codes more precise, resulting in an 8 digit classification.

Understanding HSN Code 86040000

First two digits (86) represent the chapter number which is 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 kinds.

Next two digits (04) represent the heading number which is SELF-PROPELLED RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY COACHES, VANS AND TRUCKS, OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING 8604

Next two digits (00) represent the product code which is

Last two digits (00) are for final or deeper classification which is RLWAY/TRMWAY MAINTNANC/SRVC VHCLS,W/N SLF PRPLD(E.G.WRKSHOPS,CRNS,BALAST TMPRS, TRCKLNRS,TSTNG COCHS AND TRCK INSPCT

All 8 digits of HSN code is mandatory for export & imports for tax invoice of GST.