Do locomotives pay duty?

Locomotives pay between 0% and 5% as capital goods for railway infrastructure.

Do containers pay duty?

Multimodal transport containers pay 0% duty.

Does Mexico have a railway industry?

Mexico has limited maintenance and assembly capacity. Most railway equipment is imported from the U.S. and other countries.

Do locomotives pay duty?

Locomotives pay between 0% and 5% as capital goods for railway infrastructure.

Do containers pay duty?

Multimodal transport containers pay 0% duty.

Does Mexico have a railway industry?

Mexico has limited maintenance and assembly capacity. Most railway equipment is imported from the U.S. and other countries.

Chapter 86

Railway vehicles; track fixtures and fittings; signals

Chapter 86 covers locomotives, freight cars, railcars, tramways, containers, and fixed railway track material. Mexico imports locomotives from the U.S. and freight cars for its cargo rail networks operated by Kansas City Southern, Ferromex, and Ferrosur.

Key products

Locomotives

Freight cars

Tank cars

Track material (rails)

Containers

Railcars

Railway signaling

Common tariff headings

8601 8602 8606 8607 8609

Average duty range

0–10%

Actual rates depend on the specific tariff heading, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements (USMCA, EU-Mexico FTA, CPTPP, etc.).

Import notes and tips

Locomotives and freight cars have low tariffs as capital goods. Containers pay 0%. Steel rails must meet technical specifications. Mexico's rail sector is expanding with the Tren Maya and other projects.

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Railway vehicles; track fixtures and fittings; signals

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions

Railway vehicles; track fixtures and fittings; signals

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions