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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grooved or profile rail
Special profile rails like grooved rails for streetcars use dedicated profile subheadings.
If cold-drawn or non-heat-treated
Rails without specified heat treatment default to the base new rail category.
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
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