Steel Rail Switch Tongues from Canada
Tapered steel tongues forming the movable portion of railway switch points. HTS 7302.30.00.00 designates these as switch blades or other crossing pieces for track construction.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Match tongue hardness (e.g
• 260-300 BHN) to head-hardened rail standards
• Commercial invoice must state 'not for vehicle use' to stay in track construction
• Consider quota fills for steel imports during peak rail construction seasons