Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or — HTS 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
Chapter 73 › Heading 7302
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7302 is a four-digit product category for specialized railway or tramway track construction material made of iron or steel. It groups together rails and related parts, including check-rails, rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers or cross-ties, fish-plates, chairs, wedges, base plates, rail clips, bedplates, ties, and other items designed to join or fasten rails.
To reach a specific eight-digit HTSUS code, first identify the article’s exact function and physical form, then follow the subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 7302. The distinctions may depend on the type of track component, its construction or material characteristics, and other wording in the tariff. Do not choose a code based only on a commercial name; compare the product’s specifications with the official HTSUS text and related classification guidance.
What to check
- Identify the component’s precise railway-track function, such as rail, crossing part, fastening item, or sleeper, and document how it is installed.
- Confirm the base material and construction, including whether the item is iron or steel and whether it is a complete component or a part supplied separately.
- Read every subordinate heading, legal note, and statistical suffix under 7302 before selecting the eight-digit code; do not stop at the four-digit heading.
- Use product drawings, dimensions, steel specifications, catalog descriptions, and purchase documents to support the classification.
- Check current official HTSUS sources and prior customs rulings for comparable products; request customs-broker or specialist advice when the wording or product design is unclear.
HTS heading 7302 summary
Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7302.10 | Rails |
| 7302.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7302.30.00.00 👉 | Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces | Free | — | 45% |
| 7302.40.00.00 👉 | Fish-plates and sole plates | Free | — | 2% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.