Railroad Track Carbon Steel Round from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Rail steel has strict cleanness; certs must show low inclusions

Bulk shipments common; proper ventilation prevents condensation

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