Steel Railway Sleeper from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards for dimensions and strength; obtain mill test certificates proving steel grade suitability for rail use; avoid misclassification as general steel beams by emphasizing rail-specific design