North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0

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North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

5131111 - Rail freight transportation services (except rental and leasing with operator or crew)

Transportation by rail of bulk liquids and gases in or not in intermodal tank containers; dry bulk not in intermodal containers; climate-control or not climate-control boxed, palletized and other packed goods; climate-controlled or not climate-controlled intermodal containers; automobiles and light-duty trucks; livestock; waste; truck trailers; and all other goods.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • railway transportation of agricultural machinery and equipment
    • railway transportation of construction machinery and equipment
    • railway transportation of fresh produce travelling short distances
    • railway transportation of logs and other wood in the rough
    • railway transportation of lumber
    • railway transportation of pipes
    • railway transportation of structural steel
    • railway transportation of wood pulp

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • rental and leasing of locomotives and freight rail cars with operator or crew, for transportation of general freight (See 5131112 Rental and leasing of locomotives and freight rail cars, with operator or crew)
    • rental and leasing of locomotives and freight rail cars with operator or crew, for transportation of specialized freight (See 5131112 Rental and leasing of locomotives and freight rail cars, with operator or crew)
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