Head-Hardened Alloy Steel Rail from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
9903.05.900%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
• 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