AAR 136RE Alloy Steel Rail from Canada
A standard 136-pound per yard railroad rail made from AISI 1080 alloy steel, designed for heavy-duty freight lines with enhanced wear resistance. It falls under HTS 7302.10.50 as a rail of alloy steel specialized for railway track construction. The alloy composition provides superior strength and durability compared to carbon steel rails.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify alloy steel certification (e.g
• AISI standards) with mill test reports to confirm classification under 7302.10.50
• Ensure compliance with AAR or EN standards documentation for U.S. rail import approvals
• Avoid misclassification as carbon steel by providing precise chemical composition analysis