New Head-Hardened Alloy Rail from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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