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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of parts of railway or tramway locomotives and rolling stock (SITC 79199) totaled $86.3M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Parts of Railway or Tramway Locomotives and Rolling Stock paid $16.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $65.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReplacement and component parts for railway locomotives, passenger coaches, freight wagons, tramway vehicles, and railway service vehicles occupy a specialized niche in the transportation equipment trade. Classification hinges on whether a part is identifiable as belonging to a specific vehicle type or falls under a general parts provision, a distinction that frequently arises at customs. Importers sourcing bogie assemblies, brake gear, couplings, and axle components should confirm correct SITC alignment with the corresponding HTS heading to avoid misclassification penalties. Demand is closely tied to capital investment cycles in national rail infrastructure and transit modernization programs.
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Classification as a railway or tramway part generally requires that the article be identifiable by its shape, construction, or design as principally used with railway or tramway vehicles. General-purpose items such as standard bolts or bearings may instead be classified under their own material or function heading. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct classification for ambiguous components.
Certain steel and aluminum inputs used in rail parts may be subject to Section 232 tariffs depending on their composition and form. Additionally, parts sourced from specific countries could be subject to Section 301 measures. Importers should review the applicable HTS subheadings and any relevant trade-remedy orders before entry.
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