Worn 136RE Used American Railway Rails for Rerolling from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Provide rail section profile diagrams and tare weights accurately; mismatches lead to valuation disputes
• Comply with 49 CFR rail transport regs if shipping domestically post-import; declare as scrap to avoid track material rules
• Test for carbon content to confirm nonalloy status—over 2% manganese shifts to alloy classifications