Of alloy steel

This code covers alloy steel rails and related track construction materials for railways and tramways. Use this code when importing these specific rail components, as the duty is generally free, though standard trade partner or FTA eligibility may apply, falling within the broader category of iron or steel articles detailed in Chapter 73.

Detailed information for HTS Code 7302.10.50

This tariff code falls within Chapter 73 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which covers articles of iron or steel. Specifically, code 7302.10.50 covers railway or tramway track construction material made of alloy steel, focusing on rails. This code has subdivisions based on whether the rails are new, used for rerolling, or other types of used rails, indicated by the statistical suffixes .20, .40, and .60 respectively; select the suffix that accurately describes the condition and intended use of the rail being reported.

Chapter	Chapter 73 - Articles of iron or steel
Section	Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general rate of duty for HTS code 7302.10.50 is Free, indicating no duty is assessed for standard trade partners. The special rate is not specified, but may offer preferential treatment through Eligible FTA or preference programs if applicable. This applies to all subdivisions – 7302.10.50.20 (New rails), 7302.10.50.40 (Used railway rails for rerolling), and 7302.10.50.60 (Used other rails) – assuming they meet the requirements for such programs. Reporting units for all codes are in kilograms (kg).

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 9%

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Code subdivisions

7302.10.50.20

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: > Rails: > Of alloy steel > New

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7302.10.50.40

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: > Rails: > Of alloy steel > Used: > Railway rails for rerolling

7302.10.50.60

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: > Rails: > Of alloy steel > Used: > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL XV 73-1 Notes 1. In this chapter the expression "cast iron" applies to products obtained by casting in which iron predominates by weight over each of the other elements and which do not comply with the chemical composition of steel as defined in Note 1(d) to chapter 72. 2. In this chapter the word "wire" means hot- or cold-formed products of any cross-sectional shape, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 16 mm. Additional U.S. Notes 1. For the purposes of heading 7304 or 7306, the rate of duty "Free (C)" appearing in the "Special" subcolumn applies only to tubes and pipes with attached fittings, suitable for conducting gases or liquids. 2. For the purposes of subheading 7307.19.30, the expression "ductile fittings" refers to fittings which contain over 2.5 percent carbon and over 0.02 percent of magnesium or of magnesium and cerium, by weight. Statistical Note 1. For the purposes of statistical reporting numbers 7310.10.0005, 7310.29.0020 and 7310.29.0055, “refillable stainless steel kegs, whether or not pressurized” refers to cylindrical kegs for liquid beverages, each keg with a domed top and bottom and a single neck piece, designed for a coupler (valve) system and an extractor tube (spear) by which the keg can be cleaned, filled and dispense the liquid contents. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 73-2

Section notes

SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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