Used 136RE Rail

A standard 136 pounds per yard rail made of non-alloy steel, previously used in freight rail lines and recovered for reuse or scrapping. Classified under HTS 7302.10.10.75 as used rails of iron or nonalloy steel for railway track construction. Meets chapter definition for rails specialized for jointing or fixing rails.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7302.10.50Same rate: 35%

If made of alloy steel

Alloy steel rails (e.g., containing chromium) shift to subheading 7302.10.50 for higher-strength track applications.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into ferrous scrap

Remelted or fragmented used rails classified as iron or steel waste/scrap under Chapter 72, not track construction.

7302.40.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as complete sleepers with rail attached

Assembled track sections including fish-plated rails become 'sleepers (cross-ties)' in 7302.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify rail weight per yard and steel composition via mill test certificates to confirm non-alloy status and avoid reclassification

Document prior usage history with photos or service records to qualify as 'used' and prevent new rail tariff application

Inspect for defects per AAR standards; common pitfall is failing structural integrity tests leading to customs holds