Premium Heat-Treated 132RE Rail from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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