Steel Fish Plates for Standard Gauge Railway Tracks from Germany
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 — 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
• 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