Of iron or nonalloy steel
Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, check-rails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (cross-ties), fish-plates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialized for jointing or fixing rails: > Rails: > Of iron or nonalloy steel
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 7302.10.10
Standard Carbon Steel Rail 60 lb/yd
A 60-pound per yard carbon steel rail designed for standard gauge railway tracks, made from nonalloy steel conforming to ASTM A1 standards. It falls under HTS 7302.10.10 as a rail of iron or nonalloy steel specialized for railway track construction. These rails provide the primary running surface for train wheels.
Heavy Duty Nonalloy Steel Rail 115 lb/yd
A heavy 115-pound per yard rail forged from nonalloy steel for high-traffic freight lines, featuring bullhead or flat-bottom profile. Classified under HTS 7302.10.10 due to its specialized design for railway track construction from iron or nonalloy steel. Ideal for mainline applications requiring durability.
Mine Railway Carbon Steel Rail 30 lb/yd
Lightweight 30-pound per yard carbon steel rail designed for narrow-gauge underground mining railways. It qualifies for HTS 7302.10.10 as a specialized rail of nonalloy steel for railway track construction. These rails support conveyor and locomotive operations in mining environments.
Flat Bottom Nonalloy Steel Rail 136 lb/yd
136-pound per yard flat-bottom profile rail made from nonalloy steel for modern high-speed freight corridors. Falls under HTS 7302.10.10 as iron or nonalloy steel rails specialized for railway track construction. The flat bottom design optimizes fastening to concrete ties.
Vignole Rail Type 60 kg/m Carbon Steel
Metric 60 kg/m Vignole (flat-bottom) rail of nonalloy carbon steel per UIC 60 standard for European-style track. Classified in HTS 7302.10.10 as a railway rail of iron or nonalloy steel. Provides standardized profile for international interoperability.
Switch Rail Iron Steel 75 lb Section
75-pound switch rail section made from nonalloy steel for railway turnouts and crossings. While switch blades have separate provisions, these stock rails qualify under HTS 7302.10.10 as primary running rails. Essential component for track switching mechanisms.
Standard Gauge Rail 39 kg/m Nonalloy
39 kg/m standard gauge rail of nonalloy steel equivalent to 80 lb/yd for secondary lines and branches. HTS 7302.10.10 classification applies to this iron or nonalloy steel railway track rail. Balances cost and performance for lighter traffic corridors.