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U.S. imports of Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment for Roads, Waterways, Ports, and Airfields, NESOI (HS 853080) totaled $17.0M in August 2026, imported from 41 countries.
Importers of Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment for Roads, Waterways, Ports, and Airfields, NESOI paid $848K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRoad traffic signals, airport runway lighting control systems, port navigation aids, and parking facility management electronics are all captured under the single 10-digit line 8530800000, making end-use documentation important for distinguishing this heading from railway equipment (8530100000) or general electrical apparatus. Airfield ground lighting control systems in particular may require coordination with FAA technical standards. Mexico and Canada are the leading US suppliers, with Italy and Germany also prominent — reflecting European strength in advanced traffic management technology.
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636 import shipments a month
The control and signaling apparatus that manages airfield lighting systems (e.g., constant current regulators, airfield lighting control panels) is classified under heading 8530 as traffic control equipment for airfields. The luminaires themselves — the actual runway edge lights or approach lights — are classified under heading 9405. Importers should separate the control electronics from the light fixtures when filing entries to avoid misclassification.
Technical specifications, product manuals, and purchase orders that clearly identify the equipment's designed function in a road, port, or airfield traffic management system are the most useful supporting documents. Customs may request evidence that the apparatus is purpose-built for signaling or safety control in one of the enumerated environments (roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, or airfields) rather than being a general-purpose controller adapted for that use.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8530
Subheading 853080 · $17.0M of $37.7M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8530800000 | Electrical Signaling or Traffic Control Eqpt, NESOI | $17.0M | 5.00% | 42.16% | $848K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8530800000 | Electrical Signaling or Traffic Control Eqpt, NESOI | $10.1M |
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
$17.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $180.6M of Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment for Roads, Waterways, Ports, and Airfields, NESOI and exported $104.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 58% of it. Israel pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.2%.
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rate provision · imports
57.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.00% of imports for consumption.