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
3 declarable lines
Heading 8530 covers electrical signaling, safety and traffic control equipment used in fixed installations such as railways, streetcar lines, subways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations and airfields, plus parts for that equipment. It has three declarable lines: equipment for railways, streetcar lines or subways, other equipment, and parts. All three carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Railway track signals and color light signal heads
- Subway or streetcar line signaling and train control apparatus
- Railroad grade crossing warning light and bell assemblies
- Road traffic signal heads and controllers for intersections
- Parking facility entry and exit barrier control equipment
- Port installation and dock traffic control signaling units
- Airfield taxiway and apron signaling equipment
- Parts for signaling equipment, such as signal housings, mast bases and relay cases
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the equipment serves railways, streetcar lines or subways, which points to 8530.10, or another fixed location such as roads, parking facilities, ports or airfields, which points to 8530.80
- Whether the item is a complete apparatus or unit rather than a component, since components go to 8530.90
- Whether the function is electrical signaling, safety or traffic control in a fixed installation
- Whether the item is a light source or a vehicle part, which would be excluded from this heading
- Whether the item is imported as a set or assembly rather than as a loose part
Often confused with
- Heading 8531Electric bells, sirens, indicator panels and fire or burglar alarms
General sound or visual signaling apparatus is covered by 8531, not 8530.
- Heading 8512Lighting and signaling equipment for cars, trucks and motorcycles
Vehicle lighting and signaling is classified in 8512.
- Heading 8537Control panels or consoles fitted with two or more switching or protective devices
Such boards and panels are classified in 8537, not as signaling equipment.
- Heading 8539LED lamps and lamp units used as light sources
Light sources themselves are classified in 8539, not as signaling apparatus.
- Heading 8607Parts of railway locomotives and rolling stock
Railway vehicle parts belong to chapter 86, not to heading 8530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for railway signal equipment?
Railway, streetcar and subway signaling equipment is classified under 8530.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on parts for traffic control equipment?
Parts of heading 8530 equipment are classified under 8530.90.00.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify road traffic signal equipment?
Road traffic signaling equipment that is not for railways, streetcar lines or subways falls under 8530.80.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.