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

HS v2022 Code: 7302

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
73	02	n/a

Code	7302
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	73

Ancestor Codes: Iron or steel articles

This Code: 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

Child Codes: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates; Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; n.e.c. in heading no. 7302; Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; rails; Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel; Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron; Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel; Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless; Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73

About 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

HS code 7302 covers a wide range of iron and steel products used in the construction and maintenance of railway and tramway infrastructure. 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, people, and resources across vast distances. The products under this code are in high demand worldwide, as countries continue to invest in the development and modernization of their rail networks.

Production process

The production of railway and tramway track constructions typically involves a combination of steel manufacturing, metal forming, and specialized fabrication processes. Steel is first produced through the smelting of iron ore, followed by various rolling, casting, and forging techniques to shape the raw material into the desired components. These components, such as rails, sleepers, and fish-plates, are then subjected to additional processing, including heat treatment, surface finishing, and precision machining, to ensure they meet the stringent safety and performance requirements of the rail industry.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 7302 items include high-quality steel, specialized machinery for metal forming and fabrication, and skilled labor. The steel used in these products must be of a specific grade and composition to withstand the heavy loads and harsh environmental conditions encountered in railway and tramway applications. Additionally, the manufacturing process often requires specialized equipment, such as rolling mills, forging presses, and welding stations, to ensure the precise shaping and assembly of the components.

Production outputs

The products classified under HS code 7302 are primarily used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of railway and tramway infrastructure. These components are essential for the safe and efficient operation of rail transportation systems, which are vital for the movement of goods, people, and resources globally. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by 8601 (Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds), 8602 Other railway or tramway locomotives; locomotive tenders; such as diesel-electric locomotives, steam locomotives, and other rail vehicles, and 8603 Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self-propelled; luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/73'>73: Iron or steel articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7302'>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>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7301'>7301: Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7303'>7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7304'>7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7305'>7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7306'>7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7307'>7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7308'>7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7309'>7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7310'>7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7311'>7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7312'>7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7313'>7313: Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7314'>7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7315'>7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7316'>7316: Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7317'>7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7318'>7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7319'>7319: Sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7320'>7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7321'>7321: Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7322'>7322: Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated and parts thereof, of iron or steel; air heaters, hot air distributors not electrically heated, with motor fan or blower</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7323'>7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7324'>7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7325'>7325: Iron or steel; cast articles</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7326'>7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73</a>"]

    B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730210'>730210: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; rails</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730230'>730230: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730240'>730240: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730290'>730290: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; n.e.c. in heading no. 7302</a>"]


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