AAR 136RE Alloy Steel Rail from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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