Heading 7302

Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, check-rails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (cross-ties), fish-plates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialized for jointing or fixing rails

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Heading 7302 covers iron or steel railway or tramway track construction material such as rails, switch blades, crossing pieces, sleepers, fish-plates, sole plates, rail clips and other material specialized for jointing or fixing rails. It splits first by article type: rails, crossing pieces, fish-plates and sole plates, and other goods. Rails are further split by iron or nonalloy versus alloy steel, new versus used, heat treatment, weight and standard tee rail status.

Products in this heading

Steel railway rails, new
Used railway rails for rerolling
Rail switch blades
Crossing frogs
Iron or steel railway sleepers (cross-ties)
Fish-plates for rails
Sole plates (base plates)
Rail clips

How to choose the right subheading

Decide the article type first: rails, switch blades or crossing pieces, fish-plates or sole plates, sleepers, or other specialized jointing or fixing material.
For rails, determine whether the steel is iron or nonalloy steel versus alloy steel.
For rails, determine whether they are new or used, and for used rails whether they are railway rails for rerolling.
For new rails, check heat treatment, whether they are standard tee rails, and whether they are over 30 kg per meter.
For other goods, classify by the specific named article, such as sleepers in the Other group or fish-plates and sole plates together.

Often confused with

Steel bridge sections and bridge parts
Structures and parts of structures are classified in heading 7308, not as track material.
Heading 7308
Rail fastening bolts and nuts
Screws, bolts, nuts and similar threaded fasteners are classified in heading 7318.
Heading 7318
Wire ropes and cables for railway equipment
Stranded wire, ropes and cables are classified in heading 7312.
Heading 7312
Steel pipes or tubes used near track
Welded or otherwise closed tubes and pipes are classified in heading 7306.
Heading 7306

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for new steel railway rails?

New nonalloy steel standard tee rails over 30 kg per meter, not heat treated, are 7302.10.10.10, general (MFN) rate Free. New alloy steel rails are 7302.10.50.20, general (MFN) rate Free.

What is the duty on railway fish-plates and sole plates?

Fish-plates and sole plates are 7302.40.00.00, general (MFN) rate Free.

How do I classify used railway rails?

Used nonalloy steel railway rails for rerolling are 7302.10.10.65, general (MFN) rate Free. Other used nonalloy steel railway rails are 7302.10.10.75, general (MFN) rate Free; used alloy steel rails are split between 7302.10.50.40 and 7302.10.50.60, both general (MFN) rate Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.