Railway Sole Plate
A steel base plate placed under rail chairs to distribute the load from the rail onto the sleepers. This product is classified under tariff item 7302.90.00 as a 'sole plate (base plate)' specialized for railway track construction.
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 sole plate is a general-purpose base plate not specialized for railway track
Other articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified are classified under heading 73.26, which could apply if the product lacks railway-specific features.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sole plate is not a 'part of general use' as defined in Section Note 2, which would exclude it from Chapter 73
• Provide technical drawings or specifications to show it is designed for railway track use
• Check if the plate is coated or treated, as this may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 7302.90.00
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A bi-block steel sleeper consisting of two connected steel blocks designed for metro rail tracks on concrete beds. It is a railway track construction material of iron or steel, specifically a sleeper (cross-tie) specialized for supporting and fixing rails, falling under tariff item 7302.90.00.
Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Steel Cross-Tie
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Galvanized Steel Tramway Sleeper
A hot-dip galvanized steel sleeper for urban tramway tracks, offering corrosion resistance for outdoor exposure. It is a railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, specifically a sleeper specialized for fixing rails, and falls under tariff item 7302.90.00.
Heavy Duty Steel Cross-Tie for High-Speed Rail
A heavy-duty steel cross-tie engineered for high-speed railway tracks, with precision-drilled holes for rail clips. It is a sleeper of iron or steel specialized for jointing or fixing rails in track construction, falling under tariff item 7302.90.00.
Pre-Drilled Steel Sleeper for Ballasted Track
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