U.S. imports of Railway Transportation Equipment (End-Use 22100) totaled $115.4M in August 2026, imported from 70 countries.
Importers of Railway Transportation Equipment paid $23.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 19.89% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImported railway rolling stock, track equipment, and rail-system components enter the US market to support both freight and passenger rail infrastructure, with classification driven by whether the article is self-propelled, non-powered, or a discrete part or accessory. Some categories of imported rail equipment have been subject to trade-remedy scrutiny, including antidumping investigations, making origin documentation and accurate HTS classification particularly important for procurement officers and importers. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety standards may also apply to rolling stock intended for use on US rail networks.
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5.5K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Certain railway equipment categories, including passenger railcars, have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in the US. Importers should check the current status of any applicable orders with the International Trade Administration before finalizing sourcing decisions, as duties can significantly affect landed cost.
Yes. The Federal Railroad Administration enforces safety standards for equipment operated on US rail lines, including requirements related to braking systems, couplers, and structural integrity. Importers of passenger or freight rolling stock should confirm FRA compliance before the equipment enters service, separate from customs clearance.
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Commodity 28 of 32 in category 2
Commodity 22100 · $115.4M of $146.7B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 44.1% duty; Canada 7.3%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Imports
Imports
$115.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.3B of Railway Transportation Equipment.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.