Flood-Recovered 141RE Rail Lengths from Japan
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.
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
• Document flood exposure with photos and metallurgical analysis confirming damage
• Separate deformed lengths from straight undamaged sections during shipment
• Include rerolling mill acceptance confirming relaying rail qualification