Level Crossing Control Gear
A mechanical or electro-mechanical system that controls gates and barriers at railway-road crossings. It falls under this tariff item as mechanical safety or traffic control equipment for railways, as specified in the chapter notes for heading 86.08.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the equipment is primarily electrical signalling for railways
Electrical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment is excluded from Chapter 86 by Note 1(c).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine if the gear is purely mechanical or electro-mechanical; both are covered here, but electrical-only systems may fall elsewhere
• Provide schematics to CBSA showing railway crossing use, and classify under 8608.00.10
Related Products under Tariff item 8608.00.10
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Inland Waterway Mechanical Signal Disc
A wind vane-style mechanical disc used to signal lock or bridge status on inland waterways. It is classified under this tariff item as mechanical signalling equipment for inland waterways, a category explicitly listed in heading 86.08.
Parking Facility Mechanical Boom Barrier
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Port Installation Mechanical Traffic Light
A non-electric mechanical traffic signal used to direct vehicle flow in port areas. It falls under this tariff item as mechanical traffic control equipment for port installations, as listed in heading 86.08.
Railway Mechanical Buffer Stop
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