Switch Rail Iron Steel 75 lb Section from Germany
75-pound switch rail section made from nonalloy steel for railway turnouts and crossings. While switch blades have separate provisions, these stock rails qualify under HTS 7302.10.10 as primary running rails. Essential component for track switching mechanisms.
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
9903.05.900%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
• Distinguish stock rails from switch blades/points which have separate track material provisions
• Provide turnout diagram showing rail usage to prevent misclassification as switch components
• Ensure hardness specifications (BHN 260-340) typical for running surface durability