Metric Fish Plates for Light Rail Transit from Germany
Fish plates designed for 60E1 metric rail profile used in urban light rail and tramway systems. HTS 7302.40.00.00 includes these for tramway track jointing. Feature European standard hole spacing and UIC-60 rail compatibility.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide UIC/EN standards certification (EN 13674-1) for metric rail compatibility
• Translate technical specs from metric to imperial if required by U.S. customs
• Document light rail vs. heavy rail distinction to avoid higher-duty general steel classification