U.S. imports of Electrical Signaling, Safety & Traffic Control Equipment (SITC 77882) totaled $21.1M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Electrical Signaling, Safety & Traffic Control Equipment paid $968K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electrical Signaling, Safety & Traffic Control Equipment imports of $21.1M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRailway interlocking systems, road traffic signals, waterway navigation controls, and port safety equipment fall under this heading, reflecting the infrastructure-grade nature of these products and their role in public safety systems. Procurement is often driven by government contracts and must meet stringent domestic or international safety standards (such as those from the Federal Railroad Administration for rail applications), which can affect admissibility and certification requirements at entry. The specialized, project-based nature of this equipment means trade flows are irregular and tied to large infrastructure investment cycles rather than continuous commodity demand.
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723 import shipments a month
Yes — railway signaling and safety equipment intended for use on US freight or passenger rail networks must comply with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations and relevant industry standards (such as those from the Association of American Railroads). While CBP handles customs entry, the FRA governs operational approval, and importers should confirm compliance before deployment.
Unlike commodity electronics, electrical traffic and signaling systems are typically imported in discrete, large-volume shipments tied to specific infrastructure projects. This means importers should plan for extended lead times, coordinate with project engineers on technical specifications early, and anticipate that classification and valuation reviews may be more intensive for high-value, custom-engineered systems.
Basic heading 334 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77882 · $21.1M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together supply 62% of it. Israel pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.1%.
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$21.1MYoY · free account
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$12.4MYoY · free account
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $206.4M of Electrical Signaling, Safety & Traffic Control Equipment.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.