Used Steel Rails for Rerolling from Japan
Worn railroad rails removed from service, suitable only for relaying or rerolling after complete remelting. Classified under HTS 9817.00.90 as articles of metal specifically provided for relaying or rerolling rails. These rails cannot be commercially reused in current condition without 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
• Include rail profile measurements showing excessive wear beyond service limits
• Provide origin documentation confirming removal from actual rail service