Premium Heat-Treated 132RE Rail from Germany
High-carbon nonalloy steel 132RE rail with premium heat treatment for heavy haul freight corridors. Classified in HTS 7302.10.1055 as other new heat-treated rails. Features enhanced wear resistance for high-traffic lines.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include hardness testing (e.g
• HB 260-340) to validate heat treatment claim
• Ensure 'new' status with no prior installation marks or wear
• Customs may require end-use statement confirming railway track construction