Heat-Treated AREMA 136 Rail from Japan

New American standard rail weighing 136 lbs per yard (approx. 64 kg/m), heat-treated nonalloy steel for heavy freight lines. Falls under HTS 7302.10.10.45 due to weight over 30 kg/m and heat treatment for enhanced strength. Used in North American railway networks.

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

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