VOL. I · WASHINGTON TARIFF DECISION ASSISTANT · April 25, 2026
§ HTS 7302 · US import duty

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:

HTS 7302 covers 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:, classified under HS chapter 73. The MFN (general column) base duty is Free. No Chapter 99 overlays are active. Imports from China typically incur the Section 301 / IEEPA additional duties listed above; imports from Vietnam, Mexico, India and other origins generally pay only the MFN base unless an origin-specific overlay applies. Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases are NOT evaluated on this page — check ADCVD orders separately. Source: USITC HTS release 2026HTSRev6. CBP determines the binding classification and duty at entry.

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:
HTS CODE
7302
General (MFN)
§99 overlays0

Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns

Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.

General (MFN)Free
Special
Other (Column 2)

Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions are not evaluated by default.

Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays

No Chapter 99 overlays are currently linked to this HS code.

Sample duty by originSample duty by origin

Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.

Origin Base rate Chapter 99 Total rate Duty (USD)
China (CN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Vietnam (VN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
Mexico (MX) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
India (IN) 0% 0% 0% $0.00
South Korea (KR) 0% 0% 0% $0.00

§ RELATED ENTRIESAll subheadings under HTS 7302

Direct children of HTS heading 7302. Drill in to see actual column rates.

§ FAQFrequently asked questions

What is the US import duty for HTS 7302?
HTS 7302 (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:) has a general (MFN) column rate of Free/—. No Chapter 99 overlays are currently linked to this line. Final duty is determined by CBP at entry.
Does Section 301 or IEEPA tariff apply to HTS 7302?
No Chapter 99 overlay is linked to this line in our current snapshot. That means no Section 301, IEEPA, or reciprocal additional duty is mechanically attached. Always double-check against the latest Federal Register for proclamations that may not yet be reflected in the HTS export.
Are Section 232 steel tariffs applicable to HTS 7302?
Most Chapters 72–73 iron and steel lines carry the Section 232 national-security tariff (typically 25%). Country-specific quotas, TRQs, and melt-and-pour origin requirements apply. Check the 9903.81.xx / 9903.80.xx headings for the current rate and exclusion status.
How do I compare duty from different countries for HTS 7302?
Use the origin compare view to evaluate this HS code against alternative countries. The calculator applies each country-specific Chapter 99 overlay and the appropriate column rate.
Is this the binding duty determination?
No. This page is a reference built on USITC + Federal Register open data. The binding classification and duty amount is determined by CBP at entry. AD/CVD and product-specific exclusions require separate review.