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U.S. exports of railway & tramway freight cars (non-self-propelled, nesoi) (HS 860699) totaled $4.6M in July 2026.
Railway & Tramway Freight Cars (Non-Self-Propelled, NESOI) imports of $213K in July 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $146K.
Last updated: July 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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27 shipments/mo
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.
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Subheading 1 of 5 in heading 8606
Subheading 860699 · $213K of $225K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8606990160 | Other Railway,Tramwy Frght Cars,not Self-Pro,NESOI | $174K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 8606990130 | Flatcars W/ Flat Floor or Deck Laid on Underframe | $51K | 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 | $1.8M |
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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Imports
$213KYoY · Pro
Exports
$4.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.