Manganese Rail End Cuts
End sections and worn pieces from manganese steel railroad frog castings and switches. These are waste and scrap of manganese articles because they are metal goods not usable as such and manganese is the predominant metal by weight.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rail cuts are primarily iron with manganese as an alloy
Waste and scrap of iron or steel is classified in Chapter 72 when iron predominates by weight.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the manganese content predominates by weight and provide a certificate of analysis
• Describe the material as worn or discarded rail components to support the waste classification
• Ensure the material is not usable as rail components due to wear or damage
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