Worn UIC60 Alloy Steel Rails for Rerolling from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
75%
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
9903.91.0125%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
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 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