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U.S. exports of rail track fixtures & mechanical signaling, safety, and traffic control equipment (HS 860800) totaled $10.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Rail Track Fixtures & Mechanical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment paid $917K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 16.18% of the $5.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Rail Track Fixtures & Mechanical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment imports of $5.7M in August 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMechanical infrastructure that keeps trains, road vehicles, and aircraft moving safely — including rail switches, crossings, interlocking mechanisms, and non-electronic signaling and traffic control devices — is consolidated under a single 10-digit line (8608000000). The heading's scope extends beyond railways to road, waterway, parking, and airfield applications, making it one of the broader catch-alls in Chapter 86. China is the leading US import source, followed by Mexico and Canada; goods of Chinese origin are likely subject to Section 301 tariffs, a material cost consideration for infrastructure procurement projects. Importers should also confirm whether specific signaling equipment triggers Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval requirements.
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344 shipments/mo
Heading 860800 is limited to mechanical signaling, safety, and traffic control equipment. Electronic or computerized train control systems — such as positive train control (PTC) hardware or electronic interlocking units — generally classify under Chapter 85 (electrical apparatus) or Chapter 90 (measuring/control instruments) depending on their principal function. The mechanical-versus-electronic distinction is a common classification issue for modern rail signaling imports.
Equipment intended for use on US freight railroads may need to comply with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety standards, and transit agency procurement contracts often specify additional certification requirements. For airfield traffic control applications, FAA advisory circulars may govern product specifications. Importers should coordinate with the end-user to confirm applicable federal and state approvals before finalizing sourcing decisions.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8608000000 | Railwy Trk Fixtrs; Mech Signlng, Safty, Etc; Parts | $5.7M | 16.18% | 95.99% | $917K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8608000000 | Railwy Trk Fixtrs; Mech Signlng, Safty, Etc; Parts | $10.6M |
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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 8608
Subheading 860800 · $10.6M of $10.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $52.0M of Rail Track Fixtures & Mechanical Signaling, Safety, and Traffic Control Equipment.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Australia together take 81% of it.
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rate provision · imports
14.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.18% of total import value.