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
9903.05.900%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) 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