U.S. exports of Rail Locomotives & Locomotive Tenders, NESOI (HS 860290) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSteam 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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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 8602
Subheading 860290 · $1.1M of $30.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8602900000 | Rail Locomotives; Locomotive Tenders, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8602900000 | Rail Locomotives; Locomotive Tenders, NESOI | $1.1M |
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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$1.1MYoY · free account
Low of 4 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $6.1M of Rail Locomotives & Locomotive Tenders, NESOI.
Through August 2026 · imports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and China together take 93% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.