Switch Sleeper Steel Cross-Tie
A specialized steel cross-tie for railway switches, with multiple drillings for point rods. It is a sleeper of iron or steel used in track construction, essential for turnouts, and falls under tariff item 7302.90.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Highlight the switch-specific drillings to distinguish from standard sleepers
• Provide drawings showing the point rod connections
• Ensure the product is not classified as a switch blade or other crossing piece
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