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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 $17.5M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment for Roads, Waterways, Ports, and Airfields, NESOI paid $873K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $7.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment for Roads, Waterways, Ports, and Airfields, NESOI imports of $17.5M in April 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.0M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8530800000 | ELECTRICAL SIGNALING OR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQPT,NESOI | $17.5M | 11.87% | $873K |
ELECTRICAL SIGNALING OR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQPT,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8530800000 | ELECTRICAL SIGNALING OR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQPT,NESOI | $6.0M |
ELECTRICAL SIGNALING OR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQPT,NESOI
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MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $5.7M | -- | -$5.7M |
| California | $2.3M | $1.0M | -$1.3M |
| Florida | $2.6M | $134K | -$2.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOGALES, AZ | $5.2M | -- | -$5.2M |
| OTAY MESA, CA | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $963K | $850K | -$114K |