Scrap UIC60 Used Railway Rails for Rerolling from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

Import Tips

Include photos and wear measurements in commercial invoice to substantiate 'for rerolling' status and prevent reclassification as reusable track material

Ensure no hazardous contaminants like oil or chemicals; obtain clean scrap certification to pass US customs inspections

Use ISRI scrap specifications (e.g

R65 for rerollable rails) in contracts to align with international trade standards