Rail Steel Ingots
Rail steel ingots are nonalloy steel ingots with controlled manganese content, used for railway rail production via blooming. They are primary forms of iron and nonalloy steel, not yet worked beyond casting, and therefore fall under tariff item 7206.10.00 as ingots.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ingots have been hot-rolled into semi-finished products
Semi-finished products of iron or nonalloy steel, other than those with less than 0.25% carbon, are classified under heading 7207.
If the ingots have been rolled into railway rails
Railway rails of iron or steel are classified under heading 7302.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the steel is nonalloy and the manganese content is within the specified range for rail steel
• Ensure the ingots are in primary form, not rolled or forged
• Provide a mill certificate with chemical composition for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 7206.10.00
Carbon Steel Bloom Ingots
Carbon steel bloom ingots are large square or rectangular nonalloy steel ingots, typically 150-250mm in cross-section, cast for subsequent rolling into structural shapes such as I-beams. They are primary forms of iron and nonalloy steel, not yet worked beyond casting, and therefore fall under tariff item 7206.10.00 as ingots.
Continuous Cast Steel Ingots
Continuous cast steel ingots are sections cut from continuous casting strands, forming ingot-like billets of nonalloy steel. They are primary forms of iron and nonalloy steel, not yet worked beyond casting, and therefore fall under tariff item 7206.10.00 as ingots.
Forging Quality Steel Ingots
Forging quality steel ingots are high-quality nonalloy steel ingots with controlled inclusions, designed for open-die forging into shafts and rings. They are primary forms of iron and nonalloy steel, not yet worked beyond casting, and therefore fall under tariff item 7206.10.00 as ingots.
Killed Steel Ingots
Killed steel ingots are fully deoxidized nonalloy steel ingots, using aluminum or silicon to ensure uniform properties in heavy sections. They are primary forms of iron and nonalloy steel, not yet worked beyond casting, and therefore fall under tariff item 7206.10.00 as ingots.
Low-Carbon Steel Ingots
Low-carbon steel ingots are cylindrical or polygonal ingots of low-carbon (<0.25%) nonalloy steel, used for forging or rolling applications. They are primary forms of iron and nonalloy steel, not yet worked beyond casting, and therefore fall under tariff item 7206.10.00 as ingots.
Nonalloy Steel Slab Ingots
Nonalloy steel slab ingots are semi-rectangular thick ingots, typically 200-300mm thick, of nonalloy steel, primarily for hot-rolling into plate or sheet. They are primary forms of iron and nonalloy steel, not yet worked beyond casting, and therefore fall under tariff item 7206.10.00 as ingots.