Railway Point Signal Control
A mechanical device for switching and signalling railway track points (switches), such as a lever or rod system. It is classified here as mechanical signal and point controls for railways, which are explicitly included in 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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the point control is electrical signalling equipment
Electrical signalling equipment is excluded from chapter 86 by note 1(c) and falls under heading 85.30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the device is purely mechanical or electro-mechanical; if it includes electrical components, it may fall under heading 85.30
• Provide a detailed description of its function to the CBSA to avoid misclassification
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Railway Semaphore Signal
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Railway Track Switch Stand Parts
Replacement levers and rods for manual railway track switches. These are parts of mechanical signalling or point control equipment for railways, and as parts of the foregoing, they are classified under this tariff item.