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HTS Chapter 86 · Section XVII

Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds

Chapter 86 averages a 4.3% general (MFN) duty across its 32 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 14%.

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4.3%
avg MFN duty
14%
highest line
32
rated tariff lines
28%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 86 by duty-rate band

How the 32 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free90.1–5%1710–20%6

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 86

HTS Chapter 86 - Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds - organizes 56 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 32 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 86 sits within Section XVII (Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 4.3%, with the highest individual rate reaching 14%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 86 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 86 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 56 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 32 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 4.3% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 14% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

8601 Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries):
8601.10.00.00 Powered from an external source of electricity
No.
Free
8601.20.00.00 Powered by electric accumulators (batteries)
No.
Free
8602 Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders:
8602.10.00.00 Diesel-electric locomotives
No.
Free
8602.90.00.00 Other
No.
Free
8603 Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604:
8603.10.00.00 Powered from an external source of electricity
No.
5%
8603.90.00.00 Other
No.
5%
8604.00.00.00 Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles, whether or not self-propelled (for example, workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)
No.
2.9%
8605.00.00.00 Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self- propelled; luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self- propelled (excluding those of heading 8604)
No.
14%
8606 Railway or tramway freight cars, not self-propelled:
8606.10.00.00 Tank cars and the like
No.
14%
8606.30.00.00 Self-discharging cars, other than those of subheading 8606.10
No.
14%
Other:
8606.91.00.00 Covered and closed
No.
14%
8606.92.00.00 Open, with non-removable sides of a height exceeding 60 cm
No.
14%
8606.99.01 Other
14%
8606.99.01.30 Flatcars having a flat floor or deck laid on the underframe, with no roof and with no raised sides or ends
No.
8606.99.01.60 Other
No.
8607 Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock:
Truck assemblies, axles and wheels, and parts thereof:
8607.11.00.00 Truck assemblies for self-propelled vehicles
No.
Free
8607.12.00.00 Other truck assemblies
No.
3.6%
8607.19 Other, including parts:
Axles and parts thereof:
8607.19.03.00 Axles
kg
0.4%
8607.19.06.00 Parts of axles
kg
0.4%
Wheels and parts thereof, and any of such wheels or parts imported with axles fitted in them:
8607.19.12.00 Wheels, whether or not fitted with axles
kg
Free
8607.19.15.00 Parts of wheels
kg
Free
8607.19.30 Parts of truck assemblies of vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
3.6%
8607.19.30.10 Bolsters
kg
8607.19.30.20 Side frames
kg
8607.19.30.90 Other
kg
8607.19.90.00 Other
kg
2.6%
Brakes and parts thereof:
8607.21 Air brakes and parts thereof:
8607.21.10.00 For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
kg
3.6%
8607.21.50.00 Other
kg
3.9%
8607.29 Other:
8607.29.10.00 For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
kg
3.6%
8607.29.50.00 Other
kg
2.6%
8607.30 Hooks and other coupling devices, buffers, and parts thereof:
8607.30.10 For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606
3.6%
8607.30.10.10 Assembled freight rail couplers
kg
8607.30.10.50 Freight rail coupler parts
kg
8607.30.10.90 Other
kg
8607.30.50.00 Other
kg
2.6%
Other:
8607.91.00.00 Of locomotives
kg
Free
8607.99 Other:
8607.99.10.00 For vehicles of heading 8605 or 8606, except brake regulators
kg
2.8%
8607.99.50.00 Other
kg
3.1%
8608.00.00.00 Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signaling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts of the foregoing
kg
3.8%
8609.00.00.00 Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
No.
Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 86 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 86 covers Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds. It contains 56 individual tariff classifications, of which 32 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section XVII (Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 86? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 86 is 4.3%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 14%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 86? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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The chapter average is an orientation only, duty is set per tariff line, and Special preferential rates may apply to qualifying origins.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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