Loading...
HSChapter 86
U.S. exports of diesel-electric locomotives (HS 860210) totaled $3.1M in July 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Last updated: July 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.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
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 2 of 2 in heading 8602
Subheading 860210 · $0 of $2.9M
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 860210 — Diesel-Electric Locomotives. Be the first supplier listed.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8602100000 | Diesel-Electric Locomotives | $0 | -- | -- |
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 | $3.1M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$0YoY · Pro
Exports
$3.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Brazil and Peru together take 100% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.