Railroad Track Claw Bar from Japan
A heavy-duty 36-inch claw bar used for pulling spikes and aligning railroad tracks during maintenance. This qualifies under HTS 8205.59.30.80 as a track tool intended for manual railroad applications. Its robust construction distinguishes it from general pry bars.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use certification specifying railroad track work to support classification
• Declare exact weight and length to match statistical reporting requirements
• Avoid bundling with power tools, as sets may trigger different headings