Railway Fish Plate
A steel plate used to join two railway rails end-to-end, providing a strong butt joint for track continuity. Classified in HTS 7302.90.90.00 as specialized material for jointing rails in track construction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made primarily of welded tube sections rather than plates
Pipe fittings of iron/steel classify under 7307 if not rail-specific.
If for industrial non-railway track applications like mining
Non-railway track fixtures fall into general iron/steel articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide rail gauge compatibility details (e.g
• standard vs narrow) in invoices
• Ensure compliance with AAR or EN standards for North American/European railways
• Avoid bulk packaging claims that could shift to parts classification under 8608
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