Railroad Track Carbon Steel Round

Special 0.75% carbon nonalloy rounds 4-inch diameter hot-rolled for rail forging, not further worked. HTS 7214.99.0045 for high-carbon transport stock. Basis for rail heads and switches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7218.99.00Same rate: 35%

If rolled into universal mill plate form

Note (b) universal plates in 7218.

7302.10.10Same rate: 35%

If railway track sections

Finished rails in Chapter 73.

7213.99.00Same rate: 35%

If deformed for track ties

Deformed rods per note (c).

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Rail steel has strict cleanness; certs must show low inclusions

Bulk shipments common; proper ventilation prevents condensation

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