HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8606.91 – Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled
HS code 8606.91 is the 6-digit subheading for railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, covered and closed, not self-propelled. It is used for boxcars, covered wagons, sliding-door wagons, ventilated wagons and insulated wagons.
What HS 8606.91 covers
This HS code pertains to non-self-propelled, covered, and closed railway or tramway goods vans and wagons. These wagons are primarily used for transporting goods that require protection from weather elements, theft, or damage during transit, such as manufactured goods, electronics, food products, and general merchandise. They are a cornerstone of general freight logistics, enabling secure and reliable movement of diverse cargo across national and international rail networks. Importers often include countries with growing manufacturing sectors or those seeking to modernize their freight rail capabilities, while exporters are typically nations with established heavy industries and advanced rail rolling stock production. Key considerations in this trade involve wagon capacity, door types (e.g., sliding, hinged), internal securing mechanisms, and compliance with international rail standards for interoperability and safety. The demand for these wagons is closely tied to overall economic activity and the efficiency of a country's logistics infrastructure.
- Covers
- Boxcars
- Covered wagons
- Sliding-door wagons
- Ventilated wagons
- Insulated wagons
- Pallet wagons
- Container flat wagons (with covers)
- Examples
- DB Schenker covered wagons
- SNCF Fret boxcars
- CRRC covered freight wagons
- Greenbrier boxcars
- VTG covered wagons
Codes often confused with 8606.91
Common mistake. This code is for covered and closed wagons, distinguishing it from 860692 (open wagons) and 860610 (tank wagons), where the primary function is protection from external elements.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 860691, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 860691 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 85% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $820M 85% of world exports
- 2 United States $78M 8.1% of world exports
- 3 Russia* ~$31M 3.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $961M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $72M 34% of world imports
- 2 Germany $45M 21% of world imports
- 3 Kazakhstan $33M 15% of world imports
World total: $214M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8606.91
Brazil does not split HS 8606.91: its NCM code is 8606.91.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 86.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8606.91
What is HS code 860691?
HS code 860691 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; covered and closed, not self-propelled. This HS code pertains to non-self-propelled, covered, and closed railway or tramway goods vans and wagons. These wagons are primarily used for transporting goods that require protection from weather elements, theft, or damage during transit, such as manufactured goods, electronics, food products, and general merchandise. They are a cornerstone of general freight logistics, enabling secure and reliable movement of diverse cargo across national and international rail networks. Importers often include countries with growing manufacturing sectors or those seeking to modernize their freight rail capabilities, while exporters are typically nations with established heavy industries and advanced rail rolling stock production. Key considerations in this trade involve wagon capacity, door types (e.g., sliding, hinged), internal securing mechanisms, and compliance with international rail standards for interoperability and safety. The demand for these wagons is closely tied to overall economic activity and the efficiency of a country's logistics infrastructure.
What products fall under HS code 860691?
Boxcars, Covered wagons, Sliding-door wagons, Ventilated wagons, Insulated wagons, Pallet wagons, Container flat wagons (with covers)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 860691?
This code is for covered and closed wagons, distinguishing it from 860692 (open wagons) and 860610 (tank wagons), where the primary function is protection from external elements.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 860691?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 860691 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($820M, 85% of world exports), the United States ($78M) and Russia (about $31M). World exports came to about $961M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 860691?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 860691 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($72M, 34% of world imports), Germany ($45M) and Kazakhstan ($33M). World imports came to about $214M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 860691 structured?
HS code 860691 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (86) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 860691?
In Brazil, HS code 860691 is NCM 8606.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.