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U.S. imports of railway & tramway air brakes and parts (HS 860721) totaled $4.5M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Railway & Tramway Air Brakes and Parts paid $772K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $3.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8607211000 | AIR BRAKES & PARTS FOR VEHICLS OF HDG 8605/8606 | $2.5M | 15.84% | $256K |
| 8607215000 | AIR BRAKES & PARTS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES, NESOI | $2.0M | 29.73% | $517K |
AIR BRAKES & PARTS FOR VEHICLS OF HDG 8605/8606
AIR BRAKES & PARTS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8607211000 | AIR BRAKES & PARTS FOR VEHICLS OF HDG 8605/8606 | $5.0M |
| 8607215000 | AIR BRAKES & PARTS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES, NESOI | $4.8M |
AIR BRAKES & PARTS FOR VEHICLS OF HDG 8605/8606
512.0K kg
AIR BRAKES & PARTS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES, NESOI
380.3K kg
PTS OF RAILWAY/TRAMWAY EXC LOCOMO/ROLLG STCK NESOI
HS 860799
TRUCK AXLES AND WHEELS & PTS, ETC FOR RAIL VEHICLS
HS 860719
CONTAINERS FOR ONE OR MORE MODES OF TRANSPORT
HS 860900
PARTS, NESOI, OF LOCOMOTIVES
HS 860791
HOOKS & OTH COUPLING DEVICES BUFFERS & PTS THEREOF
HS 860730
TRUCK ASSEMBLIES FOR SELF-PROPELLED RAILWAY VEH
HS 860711
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $131K | $2.4M | +$2.3M |
| North Carolina | $249K | $1.8M | +$1.6M |
| Maryland | $996K | $615K | -$381K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $1.1M | $1.2M | +$43K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $67K | $1.2M | +$1.1M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $123K | $1.1M | +$927K |