Product classification
HS code for Open top rail wagons: 8606.92
Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled.
Classification of open top rail wagons under HS 8606.92
Open top rail wagons are classified under HS code 8606.92. Chapter 86 covers railway or tramway locomotives, rolling stock, and parts thereof. Heading 8606 is dedicated to railway or tramway goods vans and wagons that are not self-propelled. Subheading 8606.92 specifically identifies open wagons that feature non-removable sides with a height exceeding 60 cm. These are typically used for transporting bulk materials like coal, ore, or gravel. The classification is based on the physical characteristics of the wagon: it must be designed for freight (goods), it must not have a permanent roof (open top), and the side walls must meet the specific height requirement. If the sides were removable or shorter than 60 cm, or if the wagon was self-propelled, it would be classified under different subheadings or headings within Chapter 86. This classification follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, ensuring that the specific design features of the rolling stock are accounted for in the tariff schedule.
- Covers
- Gondola rail cars
- High-sided open freight wagons
- Mineral transport wagons (non-self-propelled)
- Open-top wagons with fixed sides over 60cm
- Also under 8606.92
- 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. Open top wagons are often confused with HS code 8606.91, which is for covered or closed wagons (vans). Another common error is 8606.30, which covers self-discharging wagons (hoppers). While some open wagons may have discharge mechanisms, 8606.92 is the specific code for those defined primarily by their open top and high fixed sides. Furthermore, self-propelled maintenance or freight vehicles must be classified in 8604 or 8603, not 8606.
Top exporters and importers of HS 860692 (the code used for open top rail wagons), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 860692 (the code used for open top rail wagons) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 860692, not only open top rail wagons.
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 open top rail wagons
Brazil classifies open top rail wagons under NCM 8606.92.00: HS 8606.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about open top rail wagons
What is the HS code for Open top rail wagons?
The HS code for Open top rail wagons is 860692 (Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled). The specific HS code for open top rail wagons with non-removable sides exceeding 60 cm is 8606.92.
How do I classify Open top rail wagons for customs?
Open top rail wagons is classified under HS code 860692 — Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60cm, not self-propelled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wagons with removable covers?
No, wagons with removable covers or roofs are generally classified as closed wagons under 8606.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of open top rail wagons (HS 860692)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 860692 (the code used for open top rail wagons) 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 open top rail wagons (HS 860692)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 860692 (the code used for open top rail wagons) 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.
Is the HS code for Open top rail wagons the same in all countries?
The base HS code 860692 for Open top rail wagons is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for open top rail wagons in Brazil?
In Brazil, open top rail wagons (HS 860692) is classified under NCM 8606.92.00.