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U.S. imports of non-air brakes and parts for railway & tramway vehicles (HS 860729) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Non-Air Brakes and Parts for Railway & Tramway Vehicles paid $145K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $767K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMechanical, hydraulic, and electromagnetic braking systems — everything except pneumatic air brakes — used on railway and tramway rolling stock are captured under heading 860729. The US schedule divides these between brakes and parts for vehicles of headings 8605/8606 (8607291000) and all other railway vehicle brakes (8607295000). Mexico and Germany are the leading suppliers, with Germany's prominence reflecting the strength of European rail engineering firms specializing in precision braking technology. Importers sourcing from China should account for potential Section 301 exposure when calculating landed costs.
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Heading 860729 covers all railway and tramway braking systems other than air (pneumatic) brakes — including mechanical disc brakes, hydraulic braking assemblies, electromagnetic track brakes, and their respective parts. If a braking system operates on compressed air, it belongs under 860721 instead.
No — the split between these two 10-digit lines is based on the type of vehicle the brake is designed for (headings 8605/8606 passenger/freight stock versus other railway vehicles), not on the country of origin. Origin is relevant for duty-rate and trade-remedy purposes but does not change the classification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $550K | $1.1M | +$563K |
| CANADA | $197K | $1.1M | +$920K |
| CHINA | $168K | $128K | -$40K |
| VIETNAM | $272K | -- | -$272K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $223K | +$223K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8607291000 | BRAKES & PARTS FOR VEHCLS OF HDG 8605/8606, NESOI | $1.1M | 18.01% | $107K |
| 8607295000 | BRAKES & PARTS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES, NESOI | $272K | 21.78% | $38K |
BRAKES & PARTS FOR VEHCLS OF HDG 8605/8606, NESOI
BRAKES & PARTS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8607291000 | BRAKES & PARTS FOR VEHCLS OF HDG 8605/8606, NESOI | $1.5M |
| 8607295000 | BRAKES & PARTS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES, NESOI | $1.5M |
BRAKES & PARTS FOR VEHCLS OF HDG 8605/8606, NESOI
182.4K kg
BRAKES & PARTS FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES, NESOI
161.5K 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
AIRBRAKES AND PARTS THEREOF
HS 860721
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $97K | $848K | +$751K |
| Pennsylvania | $509K | $184K | -$325K |
| Illinois | $59K | $602K | +$542K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $379K | $467K | +$88K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $411K | $76K | -$334K |
| EAGLE PASS, TX | -- | $401K | +$401K |