7302.10.10
Of iron or nonalloy steel
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
Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.
Duty rates
Column 1 (General / MFN)
Free
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
1%
The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.
Trade measures (Chapter 99)
No active Chapter 99 measures are linked to this code.
Rate-change history
What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.
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SCOPE_EXPANSION Proclamation April 2, 2026 - Combined Metals
Section 232 steel scope expanded: 523 HTS codes added under combined-metals framework
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NEW_PROGRAM Proclamation April 2, 2026 - Combined Metals
Combined Section 232 metals framework introduced — 16 new Chapter 99 codes (9903.82.02–17)
See the change → -
NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)
Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026
See the change → -
Base rate HTS 2023
Column 1 general rate set to Free.
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The tariff classification of used rails from various countries
The products to be imported are described as used rails. Based on the chemistry provided, the rails are made of alloy steel. You indicate that the rails have not been further worked and will be used for rerolling after importation.
The tariff status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of steel rails disassembled from railroad tracks in Canada.
The tariff status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of steel rails disassembled from railroad tracks in Canada.
The tariff classification of manganese steel frog and diamond crossing inserts from Canada.
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The tariff classification of hollow steel tie assemblies from Canada
The item to be imported is a hollow steel tie assembly that consists of a hollow steel tie incorporating operating and switch rods within the recess of the tie. These assemblies are typically shipped as a group of 2, 3 or 4 steel crossing t
The tariff classification of tie plates from China.
Included with your request is a sample and pictures of a sandwich tie plate. The tie plate is made of either iron or steel and is used in the construction of light rail systems. The top plate of the sandwich has attachment features so that
The tariff classification of steel rail clips from Italy.
The products to be imported are forged steel rail clips. Pictures of various styles of rail clips were submitted with your ruling request.
The tariff classification of steel railway equipment from the United Kingdom.
The products to be imported are manganese steel crossing frogs and switching equipment. The frogs are referred to as Railbound Inserts, Mitre Heel Heavy Point, Mitre Heel Standard Point, Spring Frogs and Solid Manganese Self Guarded Frogs.
The tariff classification of gardening tools from India.
The subject item is a set of hand-held gardening tools. The set consists of a trowel, a transplant trowel, a fork, a claw and a mounting rack with hardware. The tools and mounting rack are each constructed of heavy aluminum molded or cast i
Marking of Steel Frogs pursuant to the J-List
You are requesting a ruling stating that "steel frogs" or "crossing frogs" under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheading 7302.30, are excepted from country of origin marking pursuant to recent amendments made
The tariff classification of steel rails from Canada.
The tariff classification of steel rails from Canada.
Other codes in heading 7302
Duty by origin country
The rate above is the statutory base. Total landed duty depends on origin — see the calculated rate for 7302.10.10 from each major US trading partner.
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