U.S. imports of Railway & Tramway Freight Cars (Non-Self-Propelled, NESOI) (HS 860699) totaled $228K in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Railway & Tramway Freight Cars (Non-Self-Propelled, NESOI) paid $7K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.10% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Railway & Tramway Freight Cars (Non-Self-Propelled, NESOI) imports of $228K in August 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $156K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFlatcars, spine cars, and other non-self-propelled freight wagons not captured by the tank-car, self-discharging, covered, or open high-sided subheadings are classified across three US tariff lines under 860699: general NESOI freight cars (8606990100), flatcars with a flat floor or deck laid on an underframe (8606990130), and all other remaining types (8606990160). Italy and Canada are the leading suppliers, with Germany, Mexico, and Austria also contributing. The flatcar line (8606990130) is particularly relevant for intermodal and automotive-transport equipment.
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22 import shipments a month
Tariff line 8606990130 specifically covers flatcars with a flat floor or deck laid directly on an underframe — the classic flatcar configuration. Cars with well-type decks, depressed centers, or other non-flat deck geometries (such as well cars or double-stack cars) would fall under 8606990160 as other NESOI freight cars. Technical drawings confirming deck geometry are advisable.
Yes. While customs classification under 860699 is a CBP matter, freight cars operated on US general railroad lines must comply with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) equipment standards and, for interchange service, AAR interchange rules. Compliance with these technical standards is separate from and in addition to customs clearance.
ImportsExports
Imports
$228KYoY · free account
Exports
$242KYoY · free account
Low of 10 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.4M of Railway & Tramway Freight Cars (Non-Self-Propelled, NESOI) and exported $20.6M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 10 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
77.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.10% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8606990160 | Other Railway, Tramwy Frght Cars, Not Self-Pro, NESOI | $219K | 3.23% | 23.11% | $7K |
| 8606990130 | Flatcars W/ Flat Floor or Deck Laid on Underframe | $9K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8606990100 | Railwy, Tramwy Freight Cars, Nt Self-Prpl, NESOI | $242K |
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.
Trade Directory
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Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 8606
Subheading 860699 · $228K of $228K