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
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Rail steel has strict cleanness; certs must show low inclusions
• Bulk shipments common; proper ventilation prevents condensation
• Watch Section 232 steel tariffs applicability