U.S. exports of Parts of Railway & Tramway Locomotives (NESOI) (HS 860791) totaled $14.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Parts of Railway & Tramway Locomotives (NESOI) paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 26.57% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLocomotive-specific components not covered by the more narrowly defined brake, coupling, or axle subheadings — such as engine housings, traction motor frames, control electronics housings, and structural castings — are captured under heading 860791, with a single 10-digit line (8607910000) covering all such parts. Mexico and Canada together dominate US supply, reflecting deep North American rail manufacturing integration, while China and India serve as significant alternative sources. Locomotive parts are high-value, low-volume shipments where precise technical documentation and correct classification relative to adjacent headings (e.g., electrical components under Chapter 85) are recurring compliance challenges.
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782 import shipments a month
The key is GRI 1 and the relevant Section XVI note: parts that are identifiable as suitable for use solely or principally with railway locomotives generally classify under heading 8607 rather than a general electrical or mechanical heading. However, multipurpose electrical components (e.g., generic circuit breakers) may remain in Chapter 85. When the principal-use test is ambiguous, a binding ruling request to CBP provides the most reliable answer.
Beyond standard entry documentation, importers claiming USMCA preferential treatment must have a valid certification of origin and ensure the parts meet the applicable tariff-shift or regional-value-content rules under the agreement. For high-value locomotive components, a detailed bill of materials and manufacturer's affidavit supporting origin are advisable to withstand CBP verification.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 8607
Subheading 860791 · $14.3M of $84.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$14.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $140.1M of Parts of Railway & Tramway Locomotives (NESOI) and exported $151.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8607910000 | Other Parts of Locomotives, NESOI | $10.8M | 26.57% | 96.77% | $2.9M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8607910000 | Other Parts of Locomotives, NESOI | $14.3M |
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.
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Exports · August 2026
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Brazil and Canada together take 49% of it.
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rate provision · imports
3.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 26.57% of imports for consumption.