Weather-Damaged 136AS Rail Sections from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Photograph corrosion extent; superficial rust may not qualify for special classification
• Specify recovery method (rerolling vs. melting) in commercial invoice for proper subheading
• Avoid bundling with lightly rusted serviceable rails to prevent mixed classification