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.
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 parts are for other railway track fixtures not specified in this item
Parts of other track fixtures fall under the sibling item 8608.00.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure these parts are suitable for use solely or principally with railway track fixtures or signalling equipment, per section note 3
• If they are general-use parts like bolts or washers, they fall under other headings
• Keep a description of the parent equipment for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 8608.00.10
Railway Mechanical Buffer Stop
A fixed or sliding railway bumping post or friction buffer stop installed at the end of a track to stop rolling stock mechanically. It is a railway track fixture covered by heading 86.08, and this tariff item specifically includes such buffer stops.
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.
Railway Semaphore Signal
A traditional mechanical arm signal used to indicate stop or proceed for train operations on railways. It is classified under this tariff item as mechanical signalling equipment for railways, as explicitly noted in chapter note 3.