JIS 50kg Japanese Standard Rail from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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