Steel Fish Plates for Standard Gauge Railway Tracks from China
Steel fish plates are oblong splice bars used to join and reinforce the ends of two adjacent railway rails by bolting through pre-drilled holes. They fall under HTS 7302.40.00.00 as specialized material for jointing rails in railway track construction. These plates ensure structural integrity and alignment at rail joints.
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
• Verify compliance with AAR (Association of American Railroads) specifications M-203 for fish plate dimensions and steel grade
• Include mill test certificates showing chemical composition and mechanical properties to avoid reclassification as general steel articles
• Ensure accurate documentation of rail gauge compatibility to prevent customs disputes on specialized use