Head-Hardened 136RE Standard Rail

New head-hardened 136RE section rail of nonalloy steel for freight and passenger lines in North America. Classified under HTS 7302.10.1055 as other heat-treated new rails of iron or nonalloy steel. Meets AREMA specifications for high-wear resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7302.10.50Same rate: 35%

If grooved or profile rail

Special profile rails like grooved rails for streetcars use dedicated profile subheadings.

7302.10.10Same rate: 35%

If cold-drawn or non-heat-treated

Rails without specified heat treatment default to the base new rail category.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If prefabricated into switches

Rails pre-fabricated into switch blades or crossings are classified as other railway material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include AREMA or equivalent certification proving head-hardening heat treatment to justify 7302.10.1055 rate

Ensure no fish-plating or drilling; unfinished rails qualify, but assembled track sections may shift to 7302.90

Document import for track construction end-use to prevent dual-use scrutiny under anti-dumping measures