Railway Rail Tie from Japan
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 — 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
• Specify gauge (e.g
• 1435mm standard) in commercial invoice
• Bundle with clips for complete fastening kits
• Avoid 'general tie' labeling to prevent 7318 shift