Air brakes and parts thereof (HS 860721)
Air brakes and parts thereof (HS 860721) has 1,671 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Air brakes and parts thereof is WABTEC PASSENGER TRANSIT, with 494 shipments, followed by KNORR BRAKE COMPANY LLC and RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP. The leading supplier is FAIVELEY TRANSPORT NORDIC AB, with 338 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 July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
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 335 shipments, followed by BECORIT GMBH → RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP (115) and KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUER SCHIENEN → KNORR BRAKE COMPANY LLC (107).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| WABTEC PASSENGER TRANSIT | 494 |
| KNORR BRAKE COMPANY LLC | 336 |
| RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORP | 116 |
| NEW YORK AIR BRAKE | 95 |
| BRAL CORP | 54 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FAIVELEY TRANSPORT NORDIC AB | 338 |
| BECORIT GMBH | 172 |
| WESO AURORAHUETTE GMBH | 129 |
| KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUER SCHIENEN | 107 |
| KNORR BREMSE BERLIN | 63 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 699 |
| SWEDEN | 345 |
| CHINA | 226 |
| INDIA | 98 |
| SPAIN | 84 |
| NETHERLANDS | 34 |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | 31 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 31 |
| MEXICO | 24 |
| BELGIUM | 22 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,035 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 194 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 147 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 81 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 56 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 47 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 38 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 36 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 9 |
| TACOMA, WA | 7 |
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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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 BRAL 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 494 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 1,671 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 860721, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 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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