Railway rails for rerolling
Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, check-rails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (cross-ties), fish-plates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialized for jointing or fixing rails: > Rails: > Of iron or nonalloy steel > Used: > Railway rails for rerolling
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 7302.10.10.65
Used S355JR Railway Rails for Rerooling
These are worn S355JR grade steel railway rails recovered from decommissioned tracks, specifically designated for melting down and rerolling into new rail products. They fall under HTS 7302.10.1065 as used railway rails of nonalloy steel intended for rerolling, distinct from new or directly reusable rails. The rails typically show signs of track wear but remain viable for steel recycling processes.
Scrap UIC60 Used Railway Rails for Rerolling
UIC60 profile used railway rails, standard 60 kg/m weight, collected from European freight lines and prepared for shredding and rerolling in steel production. Classified under HTS 7302.10.1065 due to their iron or nonalloy steel construction and explicit designation for rerolling rather than reuse. These rails often arrive in 12-18 meter lengths with visible head wear.
Worn 136RE Used American Railway Rails for Rerolling
Standard 136RE (56.9 kg/yd) used rails from North American heavy haul lines, destined for electric arc furnace rerolling into new profiles. HTS 7302.10.1065 applies as they are used iron/nonalloy steel railway rails explicitly for rerolling, differentiated by condition from serviceable track replacements. Typical length 39 feet with flange and web wear.
R65 Grade Used Railway Rails for Rerolling Scrap
R65 specification used rails per ISRI standards, with moderate lippage and head wear, imported for rerolling in mini-mills. Falls under HTS 7302.10.1065 as used nonalloy steel railway rails for that purpose, retaining original rail form unlike general scrap. Commonly sourced from high-speed passenger lines.
Decommissioned 60E1 European Railway Rails for Rerolling
60E1 head-hardened used rails from European mainlines, removed during gauge conversion projects, for rerolling into premium rail steel. HTS 7302.10.1065 covers these as used iron/nonalloy steel railway rails for rerolling, based on their specialized track construction origin and intended remelt. Lengths typically 108-120 meters welded sections cut to shippable sizes.