Forged Steel Fish Plates for Heavy Haul Railroads from Germany
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 — 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
• 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