Railway Crossing Frogs from Germany
Cast steel frogs that allow train wheels to cross from one rail to another at intersections without derailing. HTS 7302.30.00.00 covers these as crossing pieces specialized for railway track construction.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Provide engineering drawings showing frog angle and rail compatibility to validate track construction use
• Ensure compliance with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards for acceptance in U.S. rail networks
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as general castings; specify railway specialization in commercial invoice