SITCSection 7

Rail Locomotives N.E.S. and Locomotive Tenders

Name: Rail Locomotives N.E.S. and Locomotive Tenders (SITC 79129) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 79129Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $2.9M; YTD $3.9M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $619K

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U.S. imports of rail locomotives n.e.s. and locomotive tenders (SITC 79129) totaled $2.9M in July 2026, traded with 1 country.

Importers of Rail Locomotives N.E.S. and Locomotive Tenders paid $713K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $2.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rail Locomotives N.E.S. and Locomotive Tenders imports of $2.9M in July 2026 ran 416% above the year-to-date monthly average of $553K.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Steam locomotives, gas-turbine locomotives, and other rail motive-power units that do not fit the battery-electric or diesel-electric headings are captured here, along with locomotive tenders — the trailing cars that carry fuel and water for steam traction. This residual heading sees limited commercial import volume in modern trade but remains relevant for heritage railway equipment, museum acquisitions, and specialized industrial locomotives. Correct classification requires ruling out all named locomotive types before applying the N.E.S. designation.

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2 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$2.9MYoY · Pro

Exports

$619KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$2.9M$0

May 2025November 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Share of section 7 imports0.0016%

Basic heading 79129 · $2.9M of $175.6B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

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Canada$2.9M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are antique or museum-bound steam locomotives subject to standard import duties?

Yes, unless a specific exemption applies. Heritage or museum-bound locomotives are still dutiable goods at entry. Importers may explore whether the unit qualifies for duty-free treatment as an antique (generally over 100 years old) under the relevant HTS provision, or whether a non-profit museum exemption is available. A customs broker should verify eligibility before filing.

What documentation is needed to import a locomotive tender separately from its locomotive?

A tender imported separately from its locomotive is classified on its own merits as a railway vehicle part or as a tender under this heading, depending on its configuration. Commercial invoice, bill of lading, and technical specifications identifying the tender's design and intended pairing are standard requirements; CBP may also request evidence of the associated locomotive's classification if the tender is claimed as a dedicated part.