Forged Steel Fish Plates for Heavy Haul Railroads from China
Heavy-duty forged fish plates designed for high-axle-load freight railroads, providing superior strength at rail joints. HTS 7302.40.00.00 covers these as specialized jointing material for railway track construction. Typically made from high-strength low-alloy steel with precise hole alignment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include ultrasonic testing reports confirming no internal defects per rail industry NDT standards
• Document exact rail section compatibility (e.g
• 136 RE rail) to distinguish from general steel bars
• Beware of valuation issues—separate invoice rail plates from bulk steel shipments