Relaying or rerolling rails
Unwrought metal including remelt scrap ingot (except copper, lead, zinc and tungsten) in the form of pigs, ingots or billets (a) which are defective or damaged, or have been produced from melted down metal waste and scrap for convenience in handling and transportation without sweetening, alloying, fluxing or deliberate purifying, and (b) which cannot be commercially used without re-manufacture; relaying or rerolling rails; and articles of metal (except articles of lead, of zinc or of tungsten, and not including metal-bearing materials provided for in section VI, chapter 26 or subheading 8549.11, 8549.12, 8549.13, 8549.14, 8549.19 and not including unwrought metal provided for in chapters 72-81) to be used in remanufacture by melting or to be processed by shredding, shearing, compacting or similar processing which renders them fit only for the recovery of the metal content: > Other > Relaying or rerolling rails
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9817.00.90.60
Used Standard 136RE Railway Rail
Worn 136RE profile railway rails recovered from freight lines, suitable only for relaying after rerolling due to surface defects and wear. These rails cannot be used commercially in current condition without remanufacturing. Classified under HTS 9817.00.90.60 as relaying or rerolling rails unfit for direct service.
Worn 115RE Heavy Freight Rail
Damaged 115RE profile rails from mainline freight service exhibiting flange wear and head checking, designated for rerolling into new rail profiles. These rails require complete remanufacture and cannot support commercial train operations. HTS 9817.00.90.60 applies specifically to relaying or rerolling rails.
Defective 132RE Continuous Welded Rail
CWR 132RE rails rejected during installation due to internal defects detected by ultrasonic testing, suitable only for rerolling recovery. These rails cannot be commercially deployed without complete remanufacture by melting. Specifically provided for under HTS 9817.00.90.60 as relaying or rerolling rails.
Weather-Damaged 136AS Rail Sections
136AS profile rails exposed to severe weathering causing pitting and corrosion, recovered from abandoned sidings for rerolling. Unfit for any commercial rail service without remanufacturing. HTS 9817.00.90.60 designation for relaying or rerolling rails.
Flood-Recovered 141RE Rail Lengths
141RE rails submerged during flooding, exhibiting stress corrosion and deformation preventing commercial reuse. Designated for rerolling mill processing only. Meets HTS 9817.00.90.60 criteria as defective relaying rails requiring remanufacture.
Oversized 155LB Heavy Rail
155 pound per yard heavy rails from industrial plant track, worn beyond relaying limits and designated for rerolling. Cannot support commercial operations without complete remanufacture. HTS 9817.00.90.60 for relaying or rerolling rails.
Crane Track 175LB Rail
175LB crane runway rails exhibiting excessive wear from overhead crane operations, suitable only for rerolling recovery. Beyond commercial service limits requiring remanufacture. Specifically provided for in HTS 9817.00.90.60.
Standard 132RE Relay Rail Scrap
Mixed 132RE relay rails from track rehabilitation projects, average wear 40% beyond relaying limits. Designated exclusively for rerolling mill feedstock. Cannot be commercially used without remanufacturing per HTS 9817.00.90.60.
European UIC60 Reroll Rail
UIC60 profile rails from European mainlines, rejected for excessive wear and designated for U.S. rerolling mills. Unfit for commercial track service without complete remanufacture. HTS 9817.00.90.60 applies to all relaying or rerolling rails.
Australian 53kg/m Rerailing Rail
53kg/m Australian standard rails from branch line removal, designated for rerolling due to cumulative wear damage. Requires complete remanufacture; unfit for commercial service. HTS 9817.00.90.60 for international relaying rails.
60E1 European Heavy Rail
60E1 heavy profile rails from high-speed corridors, removed due to fatigue cracking requiring rerolling recovery. Cannot support commercial operations without remanufacturing. HTS 9817.00.90.60 designation confirmed.
Mixed AREMA Relay Rail Bundle
Assorted AREMA profiles (115RE, 132RE, 136RE, 141RE) from nationwide track upgrades, average condition requires rerolling. Unfit for direct commercial rail service. Bulk relaying rail under HTS 9817.00.90.60.
Tornaria 54kg Finnish Rail
54kg Tornaria profile rails from Finnish network rehabilitation, designated for international rerolling. Wear exceeds all commercial relaying tolerances. HTS 9817.00.90.60 for global relaying rail trade.
JIS 50kg Japanese Standard Rail
JIS 50kg standard rails from Japanese shinkansen branch lines, recovered for rerolling due to wear and fatigue. Requires complete remanufacture; unfit for service. HTS 9817.00.90.60 applies universally.
BR 113A British Rail Profile
BR 113A profile rails from UK network, designated for export rerolling due to cumulative wear damage. Beyond all commercial relaying standards requiring remanufacture. HTS 9817.00.90.60 confirmed for British relaying rails.