Railway Rail Tie from China
Steel tie bar connecting parallel rails for gauge maintenance in track construction. Classifies under HTS 7302.90.90.00 as 'ties' specialized for jointing or fixing rails.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.91.0125%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
Import Tips
• Specify gauge (e.g
• 1435mm standard) in commercial invoice
• Bundle with clips for complete fastening kits
• Avoid 'general tie' labeling to prevent 7318 shift