Equipment for railways, streetcar lines or subways
Electrical signaling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, streetcar lines, subways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (other than those of heading 8608); parts thereof: > Equipment for railways, streetcar lines or subways
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8530.10.00.00
Siemens Track Vacancy Detection System
This electrical signaling system detects train occupancy on railway tracks using track circuits to ensure safe train spacing and prevent collisions. It falls under HTS 8530.10.00.00 as specialized equipment for railway signaling and safety control. The system transmits low-voltage signals through rails to monitor track sections.
Alstom Railway Axle Counter
An axle counting system that electrically detects the number and direction of train axles passing over a track section for precise train location monitoring. Classified under HTS 8530.10.00.00 for its role in railway safety signaling. It provides wheel sensors and evaluation units for fail-safe operation.
Bombardier Subway Point Machine Controller
Electrical control unit for operating railway switches (points) in subway systems, ensuring safe train routing through interlocking logic. Falls under HTS 8530.10.00.00 as subway line signaling equipment. Includes motor drive controls and position feedback sensors.
Thales Railway Level Crossing Signal
Traffic light signaling system for railway-highway grade crossings that electrically controls barrier gates and warning lights based on train approach detection. Classified under HTS 8530.10.00.00 for railway safety equipment. Integrates with track circuits for automatic activation.
Hitachi Rail Block Signaling System
Fixed block signaling equipment that electrically controls railway signals to authorize train movements within defined track blocks. Under HTS 8530.10.00.00 for railway traffic control systems. Includes signal aspects for speed authorization and route setting.
Siemens Subway Train Protection Module
Automatic Train Protection (ATP) module that electrically enforces speed restrictions and stopping distances in subway operations. Classified under HTS 8530.10.00.00 as subway safety control equipment. Interfaces with trackside transponders for vital speed supervision.
Wabtec Railway Cab Signaling Decoder
Decoder that electrically interprets continuous cab signaling codes transmitted through rails for in-cab train control displays. Falls under HTS 8530.10.00.00 for railway signaling equipment. Provides coded aspects for speed control and authority.
Invensys Rail Interlocking Controller
Vital relay or solid-state interlocking controller that electrically manages railway switch and signal combinations for safe routing. Under HTS 8530.10.00.00 as railway safety control equipment. Ensures fail-safe route setting and protection.
GE Transportation Railway Hot Journal Detector
Infrared sensor system that electrically detects overheated railway wheel bearings along trackside for safety alerts. Classified under HTS 8530.10.00.00 for railway safety monitoring equipment. Triggers alarms when bearing temperatures exceed safe limits.
Parsons Brinckerhoff Rail Signal Power Supply
Fail-safe power supply unit providing vital DC power to railway signaling circuits with battery backup. Falls under HTS 8530.10.00.00 as essential railway signaling equipment. Meets railway grade power reliability standards.
RailComm Track Circuit Module
Electronic module generating and monitoring audio frequency track circuits for train detection in railway signaling. Under HTS 8530.10.00.00 for railway electrical signaling equipment. Provides broken rail detection and immunity to interference.
Ansaldo STS Railway Signal Head
LED railway signal display unit showing stop, approach, and clear aspects for train drivers, electrically controlled from interlocking. Classified under HTS 8530.10.00.00 as railway visual signaling equipment. Includes LED arrays and aspect control electronics.
Safetran Railway Flashing Light Controller
Solid-state controller operating flashing warning lights at railway crossings synchronized with train approach. Falls under HTS 8530.10.00.00 for railway safety signaling equipment. Provides programmable flash rates and diagnostic monitoring.
Union Switch & Signal Gate Controller
Electrical controller operating crossing gate arms at railway-highway intersections with obstacle detection and health monitoring. Under HTS 8530.10.00.00 as railway safety equipment. Integrates with crossing predictor timing.
Progress Rail Wayside Interface Unit
Interface unit connecting railway signaling with communication networks for remote monitoring and configuration. Classified under HTS 8530.10.00.00 for railway signaling support equipment. Provides protocol conversion and data logging.