JIS 50kg Japanese Standard Rail from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include JIS specification sheet and Japanese rail removal documentation
• Note 1435mm standard gauge compatibility with U.S. systems
• Verify U.S. mill acceptance of Japanese rail chemistry