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Used AAR 136RE Alloy Steel Railway Rail for Rerolling

This is a used 136RE profile railway rail made from alloy steel, previously employed in standard gauge freight lines, now designated for rerolling into new rail products. It falls under HTS 7302.10.50.40 as used railway rails of alloy steel specifically intended for scrap processing and remelting in steel mills. The rail shows wear from service but retains structural integrity suitable for recycling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7204.41.00Same rate: 35%

If melted down prior to import

Ferrous scrap of alloy steel destined for melting (not intact rails) shifts to Chapter 72 as iron/steel scrap.

7302.10.10Same rate: 35%

If new or refurbished for reuse

New alloy steel rails or those suitable for relaying (not scrap) classify under the 'new' subheading.

7302.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If made of carbon steel rather than alloy

Carbon steel railway rails, even used for rerolling, fall under the specific carbon steel rails heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the rail's alloy steel composition via mill certificates to confirm HTS classification and avoid misclassification as carbon steel

Include documentation proving prior railway use (e.g

removal records) and intent for rerolling to meet 'used' criteria

Inspect for hazardous contaminants like oil residue; obtain scrap metal export permits from origin country