Used 136RE Rail from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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