U.S. exports of Diesel-Electric Locomotives (HS 860210) totaled $29.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Diesel-Electric Locomotives paid $360K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 25.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Diesel-Electric Locomotives imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 214% above the year-to-date monthly average of $459K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDiesel-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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 8602
Subheading 860210 · $29.0M of $30.0M
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$1.4MYoY · free account
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$29.0MYoY · free account
Low of 4 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $494.5M of Diesel-Electric Locomotives.
Through August 2026 · imports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8602100000 | Diesel-Electric Locomotives | $1.4M | 25.00% | 100.00% | $360K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8602100000 | Diesel-Electric Locomotives | $29.0M |
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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Australia and Canada together take 93% of it.
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duty collected equals 25.00% of imports for consumption.