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Used S355JR Railway Rails for Rerooling from Germany

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.

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

Verify rail origin and usage history with supplier certificates to confirm 'used' status and avoid misclassification as new rails under 7302.10.10.30

Conduct metallurgical analysis to ensure nonalloy steel composition; alloyed rails may shift to 7302.40 headings

Prepare scrap metal export permits from origin country and comply with US EPA recycling guidelines to prevent environmental holdups at customs