Switch Rail Sole Plates for Turnouts from China

Specialized sole plates for railway switch points and turnouts, featuring contoured rail seats for guard rails and switch rails. Under HTS 7302.40.00.00 as material specialized for rail fixing in track construction. Designed to accommodate complex geometries at crossings.

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

Submit detailed CAD drawings highlighting switch-specific contours to prevent misclassification as standard plates

Certify galvanization thickness meeting AASHTO M111 standards for corrosion resistance

Include track turnout number/designation in commercial invoice for customs verification