Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; n.e.c. in heading no. 7302

HS v2017 Code: 730290

About iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; n.e.c. in heading no. 7302

HS code 730290 covers a range of iron or steel materials used in the construction and maintenance of railway and tramway tracks. These components are essential for the efficient and safe operation of rail transportation systems, which play a crucial role in the global economy by facilitating the movement of goods, resources, and people across vast distances. The products classified under this code are widely used in both developed and developing countries, making it an important sector within the broader metal fabrication and construction industries.

Production process

The production of railway and tramway track construction materials typically involves various metalworking processes, such as casting, rolling, forging, and welding. Manufacturers may use specialized machinery and techniques to shape, join, and finish the iron or steel components to meet the precise specifications and safety standards required for rail infrastructure. Quality control measures are also crucial to ensure the durability and reliability of these critical components.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 730290 items include high-quality iron and steel, as well as various alloying elements and additives to enhance the materials' strength, corrosion resistance, and other properties. Additionally, manufacturers may rely on specialized tools, equipment, and energy sources to facilitate the metalworking processes. The availability and cost of these raw materials and production resources can significantly impact the overall competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 730290 are a diverse range of iron or steel components used in the construction and maintenance of railway and tramway tracks, such as 730210 Rails, 730230 Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, and 730240 Fish-plates and sole plates. These products are then consumed by the 8601 Rail locomotives, 8602 Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders, and 8603 Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks industries, as well as the broader 8607 Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling-stock sector.

Revisions to 730290

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 730290. The most recent 1 version of this code (730290) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 730290 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; n.e.c. in heading no. 7302

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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/v2017/730290'>730290: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; n.e.c. in heading no. 7302</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/v2017/730240'>730240: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates</a>"]

    

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