Worn 136RE Used American Railway Rails for Rerolling from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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