New Standard Gauge Rail 132 RE Profile from China

New 132 RE profile rail (60 kg/m equivalent) from nonalloy steel, as-rolled without heat treatment, for heavy haul freight railways. HTS 7302.10.10.25 covers this as new 'other' untreated iron/nonalloy steel rails. American standard for mainline use.

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

Reference AREMA 132 RE specifications in entry docs; certify carbon steel composition <0.8%; ensure no confusion with premium head-hardened rails requiring different subheading