New Head-Hardened Alloy Rail from China
New premium alloy steel rail with head-hardened surface for extreme wear resistance in high-speed passenger tracks. HTS 7302.10.50.20 applies to new alloy steel rails specialized for jointing or fixing in railway construction. The heat treatment ensures longevity under dynamic loads.
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
• Provide heat treatment and hardness test reports (e.g
• BHN 350+ on running surface)
• Label clearly as 'new railway track rail' to avoid confusion with rerolled materials
• Check for country-of-origin rules; some nations restrict alloy rail imports