New AREMA 115RE Alloy Rail from China
New 115 lb/yd AREMA alloy steel rail for medium-traffic freight lines with enhanced weldability. Classified in HTS 7302.10.50.20 for new alloy steel track rails. Manganese alloy improves impact toughness.
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
• Include ultrasonic testing reports for internal defects per AREMA specs
• Declare exact alloy percentages to customs for duty verification
• Avoid reclassification by specifying railway end-use, not general steel