AAR 136RE Alloy Steel Rail from China
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 — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
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