HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8606.92 – Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled
HS code 8606.92 is the 6-digit subheading for railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled. It is used for open-top wagons, gondola cars, flat wagons with high sides, scrap metal wagons and timber wagons.
What HS 8606.92 covers
This HS code covers non-self-propelled, open-top railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, specifically those with non-removable sides exceeding 60cm in height. These wagons are designed for transporting bulk goods that do not require protection from the elements, such as coal, timber, scrap metal, construction materials, and heavy machinery. They are essential for industries involved in raw material extraction, heavy manufacturing, and construction, providing a robust solution for high-volume, heavy-duty transport. Importers are typically countries with significant natural resources or large-scale industrial activities, while exporters are nations with strong heavy engineering capabilities. Trade considerations include wagon capacity, structural strength, ease of loading/unloading (often via cranes or excavators), and durability to withstand harsh operating conditions. The demand for these wagons is often linked to commodity markets and infrastructure development projects.
- Covers
- Open-top wagons
- Gondola cars
- Flat wagons with high sides
- Scrap metal wagons
- Timber wagons
- Coal wagons (open)
- Aggregate wagons (open)
- Examples
- Union Pacific gondola cars
- CRRC open-top wagons
- FreightCar America open hoppers
- DB Cargo open wagons
- Tatravagónka open wagons
Codes often confused with 8606.92
Common mistake. This code is for open wagons with high, non-removable sides, differentiating it from 860691 (covered wagons) and 860630 (self-discharging wagons), which have distinct design and functional purposes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 860692, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 860692 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Guinea, with about 27% 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 China $197M 35% of world exports
- 2 Romania $148M 26% of world exports
- 3 Russia* ~$100M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $561M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Guinea* ~$95M 27% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Kazakhstan $91M 26% of world imports
- 3 Australia $59M 17% of world imports
World total: $351M 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 8606.92
Brazil does not split HS 8606.92: its NCM code is 8606.92.00.
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 8606.92
What is HS code 860692?
HS code 860692 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled. This HS code covers non-self-propelled, open-top railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, specifically those with non-removable sides exceeding 60cm in height. These wagons are designed for transporting bulk goods that do not require protection from the elements, such as coal, timber, scrap metal, construction materials, and heavy machinery. They are essential for industries involved in raw material extraction, heavy manufacturing, and construction, providing a robust solution for high-volume, heavy-duty transport. Importers are typically countries with significant natural resources or large-scale industrial activities, while exporters are nations with strong heavy engineering capabilities. Trade considerations include wagon capacity, structural strength, ease of loading/unloading (often via cranes or excavators), and durability to withstand harsh operating conditions. The demand for these wagons is often linked to commodity markets and infrastructure development projects.
What products fall under HS code 860692?
Open-top wagons, Gondola cars, Flat wagons with high sides, Scrap metal wagons, Timber wagons, Coal wagons (open), Aggregate wagons (open)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 860692?
This code is for open wagons with high, non-removable sides, differentiating it from 860691 (covered wagons) and 860630 (self-discharging wagons), which have distinct design and functional purposes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 860692?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 860692 in UN Comtrade data were China ($197M, 35% of world exports), Romania ($148M) and Russia (about $100M). World exports came to about $561M, 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 860692?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 860692 in UN Comtrade data were Guinea (about $95M, 27% of world imports), Kazakhstan ($91M) and Australia ($59M). World imports came to about $351M, 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 860692 structured?
HS code 860692 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 860692?
In Brazil, HS code 860692 is NCM 8606.92.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.