U.S. exports of Railway & Tramway Air Brakes and Parts (HS 860721) totaled $8.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Railway & Tramway Air Brakes and Parts paid $709K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPneumatic braking systems and their components for railway and tramway vehicles are classified here, with the US schedule splitting coverage between vehicles of headings 8605/8606 (8607211000) and other railway vehicles (8607215000). Air brakes are safety-critical assemblies subject to rigorous technical specifications, and importers should verify compatibility with AAR or equivalent standards before procurement. Mexico leads US supply under this heading, followed by China and Hungary, reflecting both nearshore manufacturing capacity and European specialty producers. Goods from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin documentation a key compliance consideration.
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317 import shipments a month
Both complete air brake assemblies and their component parts fall within heading 860721, but the 10-digit classification depends on the vehicle type served: 8607211000 covers air brakes and parts for passenger coaches and freight wagons of headings 8605/8606, while 8607215000 captures all other railway vehicle air brakes and parts not elsewhere specified.
Yes. Imports of railway air brakes and parts originating in China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty rate. Importers should confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any exclusions with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $53.4M of Railway & Tramway Air Brakes and Parts and exported $106.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 8607
Subheading 860721 · $8.6M of $84.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8607211000 | Air Brakes & Parts for Vehicls of Hdg 8605/8606 | $2.4M | 10.46% | 79.37% | $251K |
| 8607215000 | Air Brakes & Parts for Railway Vehicles, NESOI | $1.7M | 26.87% | 90.76% | $458K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8607215000 | Air Brakes & Parts for Railway Vehicles, NESOI | $5.1M |
| 8607211000 | Air Brakes & Parts for Vehicls of Hdg 8605/8606 | $3.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 50% of it.
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rate provision · imports
15.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.28% of imports for consumption.