Chapter 8530 — Customs Tariff Headings

Alstom Railway Axle Counter

An axle counting system that electrically detects the number and direction of train axles passing over a track section, providing precise train location monitoring. This equipment is essential for railway signalling and safety, ensuring safe train spacing and preventing collisions.

Ansaldo STS Railway Signal Head

An LED railway signal display unit showing stop, approach, and clear aspects for train drivers, electrically controlled from interlocking systems. This visual signalling equipment is critical for safe train operations and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Bombardier Subway Point Machine Controller

An electrical control unit for operating railway switches (points) in subway systems, ensuring safe train routing through interlocking logic. This equipment is integral to railway signalling and traffic control, designed specifically for subway or tramway networks.

GE Transportation Railway Hot Journal Detector

An infrared sensor system that electrically detects overheated railway wheel bearings along trackside for safety alerts. This equipment is used for railway safety monitoring, helping to prevent derailments and is classified as railway signalling or safety equipment.

Hitachi Rail Block Signaling System

Fixed block signaling equipment that electrically controls railway signals to authorize train movements within defined track blocks. This system is essential for railway traffic control, ensuring safe train separation and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Invensys Rail Interlocking Controller

A vital relay or solid-state interlocking controller that electrically manages railway switch and signal combinations for safe routing. This equipment ensures fail-safe route setting and is critical for railway safety control, designed for railway or tramway networks.

Parsons Brinckerhoff Rail Signal Power Supply

A fail-safe power supply unit providing vital DC power to railway signaling circuits with battery backup. This equipment is essential for railway signalling, ensuring reliable power for safety-critical systems, and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Progress Rail Wayside Interface Unit

An interface unit connecting railway signaling with communication networks for remote monitoring and configuration. This equipment supports railway signalling systems by providing protocol conversion and is designed for railway or tramway use.

RailComm Track Circuit Module

An electronic module generating and monitoring audio frequency track circuits for train detection in railway signaling. This equipment provides broken rail detection and is essential for railway electrical signalling, designed for railway or tramway use.

Safetran Railway Flashing Light Controller

A solid-state controller operating flashing warning lights at railway crossings synchronized with train approach. This equipment is used for railway safety signalling, ensuring safe crossing operations, and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Siemens Subway Train Protection Module

An Automatic Train Protection (ATP) module that electrically enforces speed restrictions and stopping distances in subway operations. This equipment is critical for subway safety control, interfacing with train control systems, and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Siemens Track Vacancy Detection System

An electrical signaling system that detects train occupancy on railway tracks using track circuits to ensure safe train spacing and prevent collisions. This equipment is specialized for railway safety and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Thales Railway Level Crossing Signal

A traffic light signaling system for railway-highway grade crossings that electrically controls barrier gates and warning lights based on train approach detection. This equipment is essential for railway safety, ensuring safe crossing operations, and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Union Switch & Signal Gate Controller

An electrical controller operating crossing gate arms at railway-highway intersections with obstacle detection and health monitoring. This equipment is used for railway safety, ensuring safe crossing operations, and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Wabtec Railway Cab Signaling Decoder

A decoder that electrically interprets continuous cab signaling codes transmitted through rails for in-cab train control displays. This equipment is essential for railway signalling, providing coded aspects to train drivers, and is designed for railway or tramway use.

Airfield Taxiway Edge Light

> An airfield taxiway edge light is an inset LED luminaire designed to delineate taxiway boundaries for aircraft ground movement. It operates as part of an electrical signalling system, providing visual guidance to pilots and ground vehicles. This product falls under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for airfield electrical signalling, not being a buoy for the Government of Canada.

Airport Runway Threshold Light

> An airport runway threshold light is a high-intensity LED fixture used to mark the beginning of a runway for aircraft landing and takeoff. It is part of an electrical signalling system that provides critical visual cues to pilots. This product is classified under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for airfield electrical signalling, as it is not a buoy-related item.

Automated Parking Pay Station Controller

> An automated parking pay station controller is an electrical unit that manages payment transactions and access control in parking facilities. It integrates with barriers and sensors to regulate traffic flow, functioning as part of a parking facility's electrical signalling system. This product falls under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for parking facility electrical traffic control.

Dockside Ship Loading Signal System

> A dockside ship loading signal system is an LED traffic light assembly used to coordinate vehicle and personnel movements during container loading at port facilities. It operates as electrical signalling equipment to ensure safety and efficiency in port operations. This product is classified under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for port installation electrical signalling.

Highway Variable Message Sign Controller

> A highway variable message sign controller is an electronic device that manages LED signs displaying real-time traffic information and warnings. It processes data and controls the sign's display, functioning as part of a road electrical signalling system. This product falls under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for road electrical traffic signalling.

Inland Waterway Lock Traffic Signal

> An inland waterway lock traffic signal is an electrical signal light system that controls boat traffic through navigation locks. It uses red and green lights to indicate when vessels may enter or exit the lock, ensuring safe passage. This product is classified under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for inland waterway electrical signalling.

LED Road Traffic Signal Light

> An LED road traffic signal light is a high-intensity module used in traffic signal heads to control vehicle flow at intersections. It is designed for outdoor durability and operates as part of a road electrical signalling system. This product falls under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for road electrical traffic signalling.

Parking Lot Barrier Gate Arm

> A parking lot barrier gate arm is an automated swing arm barrier used for vehicle access control in parking facilities. It is equipped with an electrical motor and control sensors to regulate entry and exit, functioning as part of a parking facility's electrical traffic control system. This product is classified under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for parking facility electrical traffic control.

Pedestrian Crossing Push Button Station

> A pedestrian crossing push button station is a weatherproof assembly with LED indicators used to activate pedestrian signals at crosswalks. It allows pedestrians to request a safe crossing phase, functioning as part of a road electrical signalling system. This product falls under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for road electrical traffic signalling.

Port Container Crane Signal Light

> A port container crane signal light is a rotating beacon and status light system mounted on gantry cranes to ensure operator safety and direct traffic. It provides visual signals to workers and vehicle operators in port installations. This product is classified under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for port installation electrical signalling.

Railway Level Crossing Gate Controller

> A railway level crossing gate controller is an electrical control cabinet that manages gates, lights, and bells at railway-highway grade crossings. It coordinates the signalling sequence to ensure safety for road users and trains. This product falls under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for railway electrical safety signalling.

Railway Trackside Signal Beacon

> A railway trackside signal beacon is a flashing LED beacon mounted trackside to warn of approaching trains or hazards. It is powered electrically and includes photocell control for automatic operation, functioning as part of a railway electrical safety signalling system. This product is classified under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for railway electrical safety signalling.

Road Work Zone Flashing Arrow Board

> A road work zone flashing arrow board is a portable LED matrix board that displays flashing arrows to direct traffic around construction zones. It operates as electrical signalling equipment to ensure road safety and traffic flow. This product falls under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for road electrical traffic control signalling.

Streetcar Overhead Line Signal

> A streetcar overhead line signal is a pantograph position indicator light system on streetcar overhead catenary systems for safety monitoring. It provides visual signals to operators about the pantograph's position, functioning as part of a streetcar electrical signalling system. This product is classified under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for railway electrical signalling.

Subway Platform Edge Door Sensor

> A subway platform edge door sensor is an infrared or ultrasonic sensor system for subway platform screen doors to detect passengers and control door operations safely. It functions as part of an electrical safety signalling system for subway operations. This product falls under tariff item 8530.80.90 as "other equipment" for railway electrical safety signalling.

Airfield Taxiway Sign Transformer

A low-voltage transformer specifically designed to power airfield taxiway guidance signs, providing surge protection for reliable operation. It is a dedicated component of airfield electrical signaling systems, which fall under the scope of heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it is classified under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Airport Runway Edge Light Housing

A weatherproof aluminum housing designed for LED runway edge lights, including a mounting base and gasket seals. It is a component used in airfield electrical signaling systems for safety and traffic control. As a part of such equipment, it is classified under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Inland Waterway Buoy Flasher Unit

A solar-powered flasher control unit for navigation buoys in inland waterways, with programmable flash patterns. It is an electrical signaling device for inland waterway traffic control, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such signaling equipment, it falls under tariff item 8530.90.00.

LED Traffic Light Module

A replacement LED module for road traffic signal heads, providing red, yellow, or green illumination and meeting IP65 weatherproof standards. It is a component of road traffic control equipment, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it is classified under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Parking Barrier Gate Arm

An aluminum arm assembly for automatic parking lot barrier gates, including mounting hardware, designed for integration with control systems. It is a component of electrical traffic control equipment for parking facilities, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it falls under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Parking Lot Access Control Reader Mount

A vandal-resistant mounting bracket for RFID readers in parking facility entry systems, with adjustable positioning. It is a component of electrical traffic control equipment for parking facilities, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it is classified under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Port Container Crane Signal Light

A high-intensity signal light assembly for port container crane traffic control, indicating load positions and designed for shock resistance in marine use. It is a component of electrical signaling equipment for port installations, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it falls under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Railway Axle Counter Head

A magnetic sensor head for railway axle counters that track train wheel passages for signaling. It is a precision component of railway electrical signaling equipment, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it is classified under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Railway Crossing Gate Mechanism

An electromechanical drive mechanism for railway level crossing gates, synchronizing with signals and featuring corrosion-resistant gearing. It is a component of railway electrical signaling equipment, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it falls under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Railway Signal Relay Base

A mounting base specifically designed for electrical relays used in railway signaling systems to control track switches and signals. It is a component of railway electrical signaling equipment, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it is classified under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Railway Track Circuit Transmitter

An electronic transmitter module for railway track circuits that detect train occupancy via low-voltage signals, frequency-tuned for interference-free operation. It is a component of railway electrical signaling equipment, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it falls under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Road Traffic Sensor Controller Board

A printed circuit board for processing inductive loop sensors in road traffic control systems, interfacing with traffic light controllers. It is a component of road electrical signaling equipment, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it is classified under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Road Variable Message Sign Controller

A digital controller module for LED variable message signs on highways for traffic advisories, with a CAN bus interface. It is a component of road electrical signaling equipment, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it falls under tariff item 8530.90.00.

Subway Platform Screen Door Sensor

An infrared safety sensor for subway platform screen doors to detect passengers and prevent closing accidents, including a mounting bracket. It is a component of electrical safety signaling for subways, which is covered by heading 85.30. As a part of such equipment, it is classified under tariff item 8530.90.00.