Sleepers (cross-ties)

Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, check-rails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (cross-ties), fish-plates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialized for jointing or fixing rails: > Other: > Sleepers (cross-ties)

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

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

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

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 7302.90.10.00

Steel Railway Sleeper

A pre-fabricated steel sleeper (cross-tie) used in railway track construction to support and secure rails. Made from iron or steel, it falls under HTS 7302.90.1000 as specialized material for fixing rails in railway or tramway tracks. These sleepers provide stability and distribute load from trains.

Prestressed Concrete Filled Steel Sleeper

Steel sleeper reinforced with prestressed concrete filling for enhanced durability in heavy-duty rail lines. Classified under HTS 7302.90.1000 as iron or steel sleepers specialized for railway track fixing and support. Hybrid design combines steel strength with concrete stability.

Heavy Duty Steel Cross-Tie for High-Speed Rail

Robust steel cross-tie engineered for high-speed railway tracks, featuring precision-drilled holes for rail clips. HTS 7302.90.1000 covers this as sleepers specialized for jointing or fixing rails in track construction. Designed to withstand extreme speeds and loads.

Galvanized Steel Tramway Sleeper

Hot-dip galvanized steel sleeper for urban tramway tracks, corrosion-resistant for outdoor exposure. Falls under HTS 7302.90.1000 as other railway or tramway track construction material specialized for fixing rails. Provides long-term durability in wet environments.

Welded Steel Railway Tie

Fabricated welded steel railway tie with integrated base plates for direct rail fastening. HTS 7302.90.1000 applies to these sleepers as iron/steel material for track construction and rail fixing. Ideal for turnouts and switches.

Bi-Block Steel Sleeper for Metro Rail

Bi-block steel sleeper design with two connected blocks for metro rail track stability on concrete beds. Classified in HTS 7302.90.1000 for steel sleepers in railway/tramway construction. Optimizes space in underground systems.

Corrosion-Resistant Alloy Steel Cross-Tie

Alloy steel cross-tie with enhanced corrosion resistance for coastal railway lines. HTS 7302.90.1000 includes such iron/steel sleepers specialized for track fixing. Meets aggressive environment demands.

Pre-Drilled Steel Sleeper for Ballasted Track

Steel sleeper pre-drilled for spikes and clips in traditional ballasted railway tracks. Under HTS 7302.90.1000 as other sleepers for rail jointing/fixing. Standard for freight lines.

Switch Sleeper Steel Cross-Tie

Specialized steel cross-tie for railway switches, with multiple drillings for point rods. HTS 7302.90.1000 covers sleepers in track construction material. Essential for turnouts.