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U.S. imports of electrical signaling, safety, and traffic control equipment for railways and subways (HS 853010) totaled $2.2M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment for Railways and Subways paid $163K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment for Railways and Subways imports of $2.2M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRailway and subway electrical signaling and traffic control systems — covering interlocking equipment, train detection circuits, platform safety controls, and related apparatus — are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (8530100000) in the US tariff schedule. These systems are critical infrastructure inputs for transit authorities and freight rail operators, and procurement is often governed by Buy America requirements under federal transit funding programs. Canada leads US imports under this heading, with Poland and Japan also among notable suppliers.
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Yes. Equipment procured by transit agencies using Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds is subject to Buy America requirements, which mandate that manufactured products be produced in the United States with a specified domestic content threshold. Imported signaling equipment classified under 8530100000 would generally not satisfy Buy America unless a waiver is granted. Importers and transit contractors should confirm waiver status and FTA guidance before sourcing internationally.
Heading 8530 is specific to signaling, safety, and traffic control apparatus designed for railways, streetcar lines, and subways — including track circuit equipment, axle counters, and interlocking systems. General-purpose switchboards, control panels, and programmable logic controllers used in industrial settings fall under heading 8537 even if they could theoretically be adapted for rail use. The principal design and intended application for railway traffic management is the key classification criterion.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $703K | $1.1M | +$380K |
| MEXICO | $148K | $544K | +$397K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $201K | $259K | +$58K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $435K | +$435K |
| POLAND | $363K | -- | -$363K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8530100000 | ELECTRIC SIGNAL/TRAFFIC CONTROL EQPT FR RAIL/SUBWY | $2.2M | 11.76% | $163K |
ELECTRIC SIGNAL/TRAFFIC CONTROL EQPT FR RAIL/SUBWY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8530100000 | ELECTRIC SIGNAL/TRAFFIC CONTROL EQPT FR RAIL/SUBWY | $2.8M |
ELECTRIC SIGNAL/TRAFFIC CONTROL EQPT FR RAIL/SUBWY
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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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DETROIT, MI | $644K | $116K | -$528K |
| LAREDO, TX | $148K | $544K | +$397K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $363K | $281K | -$82K |