Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates

HS v2017 Code: 730240

About iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates

HS code 730240 covers a critical component of railway and tramway infrastructure - iron or steel track construction materials, including fish-plates and sole plates. These products play a vital role in the efficient and safe operation of rail transportation systems worldwide, supporting the movement of goods and people across vast distances. As a key input for rail network development and maintenance, this industry is closely tied to the broader transportation and logistics sectors, which are essential pillars of the global economy.

Production process

The production of iron or steel railway and tramway track construction materials typically involves a combination of metalworking processes. This may include hot rolling, casting, and various fabrication techniques to shape the raw materials into the desired components, such as fish-plates and sole plates. Precision engineering and quality control measures are crucial to ensure the structural integrity and durability of these critical infrastructure elements.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS code 730240 items include high-grade iron and steel, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for metalworking and fabrication. Depending on the specific product, additional inputs such as fasteners, welding consumables, and protective coatings may also be required. The availability and cost-effectiveness of these raw materials and production resources can significantly impact the competitiveness of manufacturers in this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 730240 are the various iron or steel components used in the construction and maintenance of railway and tramway tracks, such as fish-plates, sole plates, and other track fittings. These products are essential for the development and upkeep of rail transportation networks, and are typically consumed by 853010 Railway or tramway track construction material and 860900 Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling-stock manufacturers, as well as infrastructure operators and maintenance providers.

Revisions to 730240

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 730240. The most recent 1 version of this code (730240) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 730240 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/73'>73: Iron or steel articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7302'>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</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730240'>730240: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730210'>730210: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; rails</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730230'>730230: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/730290'>730290: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; n.e.c. in heading no. 7302</a>"]

    

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