8607.21.50.00Air brakes and parts thereof
Also written 8607215000 and 8607.21.5000
HTS Code 8607.21.50.00 covers any article best defined as Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport EquipmentRailway 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 kindsParts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock:Brakes and parts thereof:Air brakes and parts thereof:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from China pay 53.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
From China, the total duty on 8607.21.50.00 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 38.9% to 53.9%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8607.21.50.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026
- Total duty
- 53.9%
- $5,390.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 54.37%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $15,437.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty3.9%
- Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper25%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8607.21.50.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 3.9%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China53.9%
- Mexico28.9%
- Canada28.9%
- Vietnam28.9%
- Germany28.9%
US Import Duty on HTS 8607.21.50.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from China pay 53.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 28.9%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3.9% |
| 53.9% |
| Mexico | 3.9% |
| 28.9%25% with USMCA |
| Canada | 3.9% |
| 28.9%25% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Japan | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| South Korea | 3.9% |
| 28.9%25% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| India | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Ireland | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Italy | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Switzerland | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Thailand | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Malaysia | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| United Kingdom | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| France | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Indonesia | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Brazil | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Bangladesh | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
| Cambodia | 3.9% |
| 28.9% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from China pay 53.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Mexico pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Canada pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Vietnam pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Germany pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Japan pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from South Korea pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 25%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Taiwan pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from India pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Ireland pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Italy pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Switzerland pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Thailand pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Malaysia pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from United Kingdom pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from France pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Indonesia pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Brazil pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Bangladesh pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Cambodia pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8607.21.50.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $24M of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00), up 16% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (24%), Germany (14%) and China (14%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6M | 24% | 6% | 28.9%25% with USMCA |
| Germany | $3M | 14% | 2% | 28.9% |
| China | $3M | 14% | 1% | 53.9% |
| Canada | $3M | 12% | 12% | 28.9%25% with USMCA |
| Sweden | $2M | 10% | 7% | 28.9% |
| Spain | $1M | 6% | 422% | 28.9% |
| Italy | $1M | 5% | 76% | 28.9% |
| India | $1M | 5% | 180% | 28.9% |
| Switzerland | $947K | 4% | 241% | 28.9% |
| Hungary | $352K | 1% | 20% | 28.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
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What does HTS code 8607.21.50.00 cover?
HTS code 8607.21.50.00 covers air brakes and parts thereof (Other), classified under 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) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3.9%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8607.21.50.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8607.21.50.00 is 3.9%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from China pay 53.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Vietnam pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%).
What is the US tariff on air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of air brakes and parts thereof (HTS 8607.21.50.00) from Mexico pay 28.9% in duties: the 3.9% base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (25%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 25%.
Where does the US import HTS 8607.21.50.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $24M of air brakes and parts thereof under HTS 8607.21.50.00, mostly from Mexico (24%), Germany (14%) and China (14%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8607.21.50.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8607.21.50.00 is 28.9%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 8607.21.50.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 86, with its notes (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (9903.82.09): Proclamation 11032
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 8607.21.50.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country