Forged Steel Fish Plates for Heavy Haul Railroads from Japan
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 — 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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) 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