Other rail locomotives — HTS 8602
Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders
Chapter 86 › Heading 8602
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8602 is a 4-digit product category for rail locomotives that are not classified in the separate heading for locomotives powered by an external electric source or by electric accumulators. It also covers locomotive tenders—rail vehicles designed to carry fuel, water, or other supplies for a locomotive. The heading can include complete locomotives and qualifying tenders, rather than ordinary railcars or parts.
To reach a specific 8-digit U.S. HTS code, first identify the article’s function and technical type, then review the available 6-digit subheading and U.S. statistical suffixes. The distinctions may depend on the locomotive’s propulsion or design, whether the item is a tender, and other characteristics stated in the tariff text. Do not assume that material alone determines the code; use the exact legal descriptions, section and chapter notes, and any applicable definitions.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is a locomotive or locomotive tender, not a railcar, track-maintenance machine, or locomotive part.
- Document the propulsion system and operating characteristics, including whether power comes from an external electric source or onboard equipment.
- Read every subheading and U.S. 8-digit statistical suffix under heading 8602, and compare the wording with the product’s specifications.
- Check the HTS legal notes and applicable classification rulings before relying on a code, especially for hybrid, specialized, or incomplete equipment.
- Ask a customs broker or other qualified classification professional to review the code when the product could fit more than one description.
HTS heading 8602 summary
Other rail locomotives is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8602.10.00.00 👉 | Diesel-electric locomotives | Free | — | 35% |
| 8602.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8602?
Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.