New UIC60 Alloy Steel Rail from Japan
A new 60 kg/m railway rail made from high-strength alloy steel conforming to UIC60 standards, used for mainline track construction. It falls under HTS 7302.10.50.20 as new rails of alloy steel specialized for railway track. The alloy composition enhances wear resistance and load-bearing capacity.
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
• Verify alloy steel composition meets ASTM A710 or equivalent standards with mill test certificates
• Obtain railway authority approvals for track construction use; include technical specs in documentation
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing 'new' from used rails to prevent reclassification under other subheadings