Switch Rail Sole Plates for Turnouts from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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