Cast Steel Sole Plates for Wooden Ties from Canada
Cast steel base plates for traditional wooden cross-tie rail construction, providing spike and clip anchorage. Classified HTS 7302.40.00.00 for sole plates specialized in rail fixing. Include shoulders for rail head support and tie plate wear reduction.
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
• Document casting method and microstructure analysis per ASTM A536 standards
• Include spike pattern layout matching common tie designs (e.g
• 9-spike double-shoulder)
• Certify minimum Brinell hardness to prevent premature wear classification issues