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7302 — Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like
Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 7302 when importing railway or tramway track constructions made of iron or steel, such as rails or sleepers. For instance, if you're bringing in steel rails for a new tram line, this is the appropriate classification.
Choosing between HS-6 lines can be tricky. For example, if your shipment consists solely of rails, you should use HS-6 730210. However, if it includes components like switch blades or crossing frogs, then HS-6 730230 is the right choice.
If your import includes fish-plates or sole plates, you will need to classify it under HS-6 730240. Any other materials related to railway or tramway track constructions that don't fit the specific categories will fall under HS-6 730290.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
railway track materials · iron steel railway components · HS-4 7302 · HS-6 730210 · HS-6 730230 · HS-6 730240 · HS-6 730290 · track construction imports · tramway track parts · steel rails classification
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Steel rails for railway tracks
- Switch blades for tramway systems
- Fish-plates for joining rails
- Sole plates used in track construction
- Crossing frogs for track intersections
- Point rods for track switches
- Sleepers for supporting rails
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 7302 used for?
- How to classify railway track materials?
- Difference between HS-6 730210 and 730230?
- What are fish-plates in railway construction?
- How to import switch blades for tramways?
- What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 730290?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- importing railway track construction materials
- classification of steel rails for import
- switch blades and crossing frogs HS codes
- how to choose HS-6 codes for railway imports
- understanding fish-plates in rail construction
- railway track components and their classifications
- n.e.c. in heading 7302 explained
- importing iron or steel railway parts
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What does HS-4 7302 cover?
- HS-4 7302 covers railway or tramway track constructions made of iron or steel, including rails, sleepers, and related components.
- How do I determine the correct HS-6 code?
- Identify the specific component you're importing. For example, use HS-6 730210 for rails and HS-6 730230 for switch blades.
- What is included in HS-6 730290?
- HS-6 730290 is for railway track construction materials not specifically covered by the other HS-6 lines.
- Can I use HS-4 7302 for all railway materials?
- No, you must select the specific HS-6 code based on the type of material you are importing.
- What are fish-plates used for?
- Fish-plates are used to join two rails together, ensuring a stable and continuous track.
- What are switch blades?
- Switch blades are movable rails that guide trains from one track to another at junctions.
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HS-6 subheadings (4)
- 730210Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; rails
- 730230Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces
- 730240Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates
- 730290Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; n.e.c. in heading no. 7302