Standard 60 kg/m Non-Alloy Steel Rail from Japan

A new, untreated rail made from non-alloy steel weighing 60 kg per meter, used in standard railway track construction for mainline freight and passenger lines. It falls under HTS 7302.10.10.15 as it exceeds 30 kg per meter, is not heat-treated, and is specialized for jointing or fixing rails in railway or tramway tracks. The cross-sectional dimensions comply with Chapter 73 definitions for track construction material.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify rail weight per meter exceeds 30 kg and confirm non-heat-treated status with mill certificates to avoid misclassification

Ensure documentation includes railway end-use certification; common pitfalls include confusing with heat-treated rails under 7302.10.10.30

Comply with AAR or EN standards for dimensional specs; inspect for defects upon arrival to prevent duty disputes

Standard 60 kg/m Non-Alloy Steel Rail from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 7302.10.10.15