U.S. imports of Parts for Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment (HS 853090) totaled $16.8M in September 2026, imported from 42 countries.
Importers of Parts for Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment paid $1.5M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 9.10% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataReplacement and component parts for both railway and road/airfield electrical signaling systems are classified together under the single 10-digit line 8530900000, regardless of whether the parent equipment falls under 8530100000 (rail) or 8530800000 (roads and airfields). This consolidated parts heading means that the end-use application of the parent system — not the part itself — must be documented to support classification. Mexico and Canada together account for the largest share of US imports, consistent with integrated North American manufacturing for infrastructure electronics.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
830 import shipments a month
Classification under 8530900000 covers parts for both rail and road/airfield signaling equipment, so the ambiguity of dual-use parts is resolved by the heading itself — both types of parts fall here. However, if the part is a general electronic component (such as a standard relay or circuit breaker) not specifically designed for signaling apparatus, it may be more properly classified under its own component heading (e.g., heading 8536 for switches and relays). The key test is whether the part is identifiable as principally used with signaling or traffic control equipment.
Yes. Parts classified under 8530900000 that originate in China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list status for this heading and consider whether any exclusions or modifications apply to their specific parts. Origin documentation is essential, particularly for parts assembled in third countries using Chinese-origin components.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 8530
Subheading 853090 · $16.8M of $37.7M
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 853090 — Parts for Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment, so the companies trading it can find you. 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8530900000 | Elc Signal/Traffic/Safety Equipmnt Parts | $16.7M | 9.75% | 69.39% | $1.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8530900000 | Elc Signal/Traffic/Safety Equipmnt Parts | $6.2M |
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
$16.8MYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $180.3M of Parts for Electrical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Malaysia and Mexico together supply 47% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 0.2%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
32.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.10% of imports for consumption.