50 kg/m Standard Gauge Rail from China
New 50 kg/m rail of non-alloy steel, not heat-treated, for standard 1435mm gauge railway tracks in secondary lines. Falls under HTS 7302.10.10.15 for its weight exceeding 30 kg/m and role in railway track construction without alloy or treatment.
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
• Certify gauge compatibility (1435mm standard) in docs; inspect for straightness tolerances
• Avoid bundling with clips/chairs to prevent set classification; declare as individual rails
• Test for wire-like dimensions if cross-section under 16mm, but rails typically exceed