Railway Crossing Frogs from Japan
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 — Japan → 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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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