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HSChapter 86
Diesel-electric locomotives — in which a diesel engine drives electric traction motors rather than a mechanical drivetrain — are the dominant motive power technology on North American Class I freight railroads. Canada leads US imports under this heading, with China also a notable source (8602100000). Locomotives sourced from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a material cost consideration for any procurement involving Chinese-built units. FRA safety standards, including crashworthiness and emissions requirements under EPA Tier regulations for locomotive engines, govern domestic operation regardless of origin.
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EPA's locomotive emissions regulations under 40 CFR Part 1033 establish Tier standards (Tier 0 through Tier 4) for line-haul and switch locomotives based on manufacture date and remanufacture history. Imported locomotives must comply with the applicable Tier standard for their model year. Importers should obtain EPA certification or confirm exemption eligibility before entry, as non-compliant locomotives cannot be lawfully operated in the US.
Canada is the leading supplier of diesel-electric locomotives to the US, and goods qualifying as originating under USMCA may benefit from preferential duty treatment. However, locomotives are complex assemblies, and meeting USMCA rules-of-origin requirements — including regional value content thresholds — requires careful analysis of the supply chain. Importers should work with a customs broker to conduct a formal origin determination before claiming USMCA preference.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERU | -- | $2.6M | +$2.6M |
| CANADA | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| INDONESIA | -- | -- | -- |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | -- | -- |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8602100000 | DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES | $0 | -- |
DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8602100000 | DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES | $4.0M |
DIESEL-ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES
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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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $2.6M | +$2.6M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| OROVILLE, WA | -- | -- | -- |