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HSChapter 86
Steam locomotives, gas-turbine locomotives, and locomotive tenders — along with any other rail motive power not captured by the diesel-electric or electric headings — are classified here as the residual category for rail traction equipment. Canada and China are the leading US import sources under 8602900000. Imports from China carry Section 301 tariff exposure, which is a significant procurement consideration given the capital-intensive nature of locomotive purchases. This heading also covers heritage and tourist railway equipment, which follows the same tariff treatment as commercial motive power.
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Yes, steam locomotives — whether operational heritage units or those being imported for restoration — are classified under 860290 as rail locomotives not elsewhere specified. There is no separate provision for antique or heritage railway equipment within this chapter, so the standard tariff treatment applies. Importers of heritage equipment should also consider whether any components (e.g., asbestos insulation in older units) trigger additional regulatory requirements at entry.
A locomotive tender is the unpowered car coupled directly behind a steam locomotive that carries the fuel (coal, oil, or wood) and water supply needed for steam generation. Tenders are classified here alongside the locomotives they serve. In modern rail operations, tenders are largely obsolete, so imports under this heading are primarily associated with heritage railway restorations or museum acquisitions.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $1000K | +$1000K |
| CHINA | -- | $126K | +$126K |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $50K | +$50K |
| CURACAO | -- | $30K | +$30K |
| FRANCE | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8602900000 | RAIL LOCOMOTIVES; LOCOMOTIVE TENDERS, NESOI | $0 | -- |
RAIL LOCOMOTIVES; LOCOMOTIVE TENDERS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8602900000 | RAIL LOCOMOTIVES; LOCOMOTIVE TENDERS, NESOI | $1.2M |
RAIL LOCOMOTIVES; LOCOMOTIVE TENDERS, NESOI
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PTS OF RAILWAY/TRAMWAY EXC LOCOMO/ROLLG STCK NESOI
HS 860799
TRUCK AXLES AND WHEELS & PTS, ETC FOR RAIL VEHICLS
HS 860719
CONTAINERS FOR ONE OR MORE MODES OF TRANSPORT
HS 860900
PARTS, NESOI, OF LOCOMOTIVES
HS 860791
HOOKS & OTH COUPLING DEVICES BUFFERS & PTS THEREOF
HS 860730
AIRBRAKES AND PARTS THEREOF
HS 860721
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $1000K | +$1000K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $176K | +$176K |
| Florida | -- | $30K | +$30K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | -- | $1000K | +$1000K |
| CHICAGO, IL | -- | $126K | +$126K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $50K | +$50K |