Air brakes and parts thereof (HS 860721)
Air brakes and parts thereof (HS 860721) has 1,946 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Air brakes and parts thereof is WABTEC PASSENGER TRANSIT, with 575 shipments, followed by KNORR BRAKE COMPANY LLC and RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP. The leading supplier is FAIVELEY TRANSPORT NORDIC AB, with 401 shipments, followed by BECORIT GMBH and WESO AURORAHUETTE GMBH. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and SWEDEN, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/860721-air-brakes-and-parts-thereof
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Air brakes and parts thereof (HS 860721), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is FAIVELEY TRANSPORT NORDIC AB → WABTEC PASSENGER TRANSIT with 398 shipments, followed by BECORIT GMBH → RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP (130) and KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUER SCHIENEN → KNORR BRAKE COMPANY LLC (128).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| WABTEC PASSENGER TRANSIT | 575 |
| KNORR BRAKE COMPANY LLC | 396 |
| RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP | 132 |
| NEW YORK AIR BRAKE | 109 |
| NEW YORK BRAKE CORP | 65 |
| BRAL CORP | 58 |
| COMPANY SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY INC | 37 |
| KNORR BRAKE LTD | 37 |
| NYAB PREMTEC DIVISION GOODS RECEIVI | 35 |
| SLACK CHEMICAL CO INC | 34 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FAIVELEY TRANSPORT NORDIC AB | 401 |
| BECORIT GMBH | 200 |
| WESO AURORAHUETTE GMBH | 149 |
| KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUER SCHIENEN | 128 |
| KNORR BREMSE BERLIN | 69 |
| KNORR BREMSE HUNGARIA KFT | 63 |
| SHANDONG HUICHUAN AUTOMOBILE PARTS | 63 |
| GLX GLOBAL LOGISTICSSERVICES GMBH | 60 |
| SHANDONG HUICHUAN AUTOMOBILE PARTS QUANJI | 57 |
| CK JOHANSEN AS DEEP DRAWING | 56 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 803 |
| SWEDEN | 408 |
| CHINA | 287 |
| INDIA | 108 |
| SPAIN | 95 |
| NETHERLANDS | 34 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 32 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 31 |
| BELGIUM | 29 |
| MEXICO | 24 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,206 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 234 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 158 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 94 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 68 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 52 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 52 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 39 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 11 |
| TACOMA, WA | 10 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 860721 — Air brakes and parts thereof. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 8607
Other six-digit codes in HS 8607: Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Air brakes and parts thereof
Who imports Air brakes and parts thereof (HS 860721)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Air brakes and parts thereof include WABTEC PASSENGER TRANSIT, KNORR BRAKE COMPANY LLC, RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP, NEW YORK AIR BRAKE, and NEW YORK BRAKE CORP.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Air brakes and parts thereof?
WABTEC PASSENGER TRANSIT is the largest U.S. importer of Air brakes and parts thereof (HS 860721), with 575 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Air brakes and parts thereof?
Leading suppliers shipping Air brakes and parts thereof (HS 860721) to the U.S. include FAIVELEY TRANSPORT NORDIC AB, BECORIT GMBH, WESO AURORAHUETTE GMBH, KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUER SCHIENEN, and KNORR BREMSE BERLIN.
How many U.S. shipments of Air brakes and parts thereof are there?
ImportDoor has 1,946 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 860721, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Air brakes and parts thereof imported from?
Air brakes and parts thereof is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, SWEDEN, and CHINA.
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