Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; rails

HS v2022 Code: 730210

About iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; rails

HS code 730210 covers iron or steel railway and tramway track construction materials, including rails. This industry plays a crucial role in the transportation infrastructure of many countries, supporting the efficient movement of goods and people by rail. As a key component of rail networks, the production and supply of these materials are essential for the development and maintenance of rail systems across the global economy.

Production process

The production of railway and tramway rails typically involves a multi-step process. Steel is first produced through the smelting of iron ore, scrap metal, and other raw materials in a blast furnace or electric arc furnace. The molten steel is then cast into ingots or continuous cast into long, solid sections. These sections are then rolled, extruded, or forged into the desired rail profiles and lengths, often with specialized rolling mills and shaping equipment.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of railway and tramway rails include iron ore, scrap steel, coal, and other alloying elements such as manganese, chromium, and nickel. Specialized machinery, such as rolling mills, casting equipment, and cutting tools, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in steel production, metallurgy, and rail engineering.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 730210 is railway and tramway rails, which are used in the construction and maintenance of rail infrastructure. These rails are then consumed by 853010 Electric rail locomotives and 860120 Diesel-electric locomotives for the operation of rail transportation systems, as well as 860210 Railway or tramway passenger coaches, not self-propelled and 860290 Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons, not self-propelled for the movement of passengers and freight.

Revisions to 730210

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 730210. The most recent 1 version of this code (730210) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 730210.

Family tree for iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; rails

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730210'>730210: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; rails</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/730240'>730240: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; fish-plates and sole plates</a>"]
B --> F["<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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