Head-Hardened Alloy Steel Rail from China
Premium alloy steel rail with head-hardened surface treatment for extreme abrasion resistance in heavy haul lines. Falls under HTS 7302.10.50 as an alloy steel rail for railway track construction. The heat treatment enhances longevity under high tonnage traffic.
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
• Include heat treatment and hardness test certificates to support alloy steel rail status
• Comply with Buy America provisions if for U.S. projects, requiring domestic content verification
• Watch for valuation issues on premium treatments that could affect duty calculations