Q3HSN Code 8608
Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, mechanical
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
GST rate
18%
Codes under 8608
| Code | Description | GST rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8608 00 | 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: | 18% |
| 8608 00 10 | Railway and tramway track fixtures and fittings | 18% |
| 8608 00 20 | Mechanical equipment, not electrically powered for signalling to, or controlling, road rail or other vehicles, ships or aircraft | 18% |
| 8608 00 30 | Other traffic control equipment for railways — 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 | 18% |
| 8608 00 40 | Other traffic control equipment for roads or inland waterways including automatic traffic control equipment for use at ports and airports — 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 | 18% |
← Chapter 86: Railway locomotives, wagons and rolling stock
Related HSN codes
8609Containers8607Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling-stock8601Rail locomotives powered from an external source8606Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled8602Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders — railway8605Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self-propelled
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, mechanical?
The HSN code for railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, mechanical is 8608, under Chapter 86 (Railway locomotives, wagons and rolling stock).
What is the GST rate on railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, mechanical?
Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings, mechanical is taxed at 18% GST under HSN code 8608.
How many digits of the HSN code go on a GST invoice?
It depends on your turnover in the previous financial year: businesses above ₹5 crore generally show 6 digits (8 for certain specified goods), and smaller businesses show 4 digits on B2B invoices. Check the current e-invoicing/HSN notification for the exact threshold that applies to you.
Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.