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Steel Dog Bone Blanks for Rails

Special rectangular 'dog bone' profile semifinished steel (<0.25% C) with width <2x thickness for rail rolling. HTS 7207.11.00.00 for these nonalloy rail blanks from continuous casting. Optimized shape aids rail head formation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7302.10.10Same rate: 75%

If rolled into railway rails

Finished rail products beyond semifinished

7208.27.00Same rate: 75%

If higher carbon for rails

Rail steels typically ≥0.25% C for strength

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Rail-specific chemistry certs required for end-use verification

• Dimension tolerance tight; minor variations can shift to 7207.12

• Section 232 tariffs likely apply; confirm exclusions