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Worn UIC60 Alloy Steel Rails for Rerolling

Used UIC60 continuous welded alloy steel rails from European high-speed lines, scrapped due to fatigue and profiled for rerolling mills. HTS 7302.10.50.40 applies as used alloy rails unfit for service but valuable for alloy recovery in steel production. Domed head design per UIC standards.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+75.0%75%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+50.0%50%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+50.0%50%
🇯🇵JapanFree+50.0%50%

Alternative Classifications

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

7302.10.10Same rate: 75%

If suitable for grinding and reuse

Used alloy rails refurbishable for track return classify as 'other used' new profile.

7204.41.00Lower: 25% vs 75%

If for turnings/shavings from rail milling

Remnants from rail profiling operations enter as alloy steel waste/scrap.

7301.10.00.00Same rate: 75%

If of iron (non-alloy) composition

Plain iron sheet piling rails would fall under Chapter 73 iron structures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide origin rail authority certificates confirming removal from service

• Ensure no loose spikes or fittings remain attached to avoid 'set' classification

• Use NACE corrosion standards documentation for quality assurance in bids