HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7302.30 – Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces
HS code 7302.30 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces. It is used for railway switch blades, crossing frogs (railway), point rods (railway), stock rails and guard rails.
What HS 7302.30 covers
This HS code covers specialized iron or steel components essential for railway and tramway track construction, specifically those used in turnouts and crossings. This includes switch blades (points), crossing frogs (common crossings), point rods, and other intricate pieces that enable trains to safely change tracks or cross paths. These components are subject to immense wear and dynamic forces, requiring high-strength, wear-resistant steel and precise manufacturing to ensure operational safety and longevity. Their trade is intrinsically linked to the maintenance, upgrade, and expansion of railway networks worldwide. Importers are typically railway operators, infrastructure companies, and national railway authorities, while exporters are specialized manufacturers with expertise in railway track systems. The demand for these parts reflects ongoing investment in rail transport infrastructure and the need for reliable, high-performance track components.
- Covers
- Railway switch blades
- Crossing frogs (railway)
- Point rods (railway)
- Stock rails
- Guard rails
- Check rails
- Turnout components
- Examples
- VAE Group (Voestalpine) turnouts
- Progress Rail (Caterpillar) trackwork
- Vossloh switch systems
- CRRC track components
Codes often confused with 7302.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with 730210 (rails) if not specifically identified as turnout components, or other general iron/steel parts if their specific railway application is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 730230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 730230 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.4% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $92M 11% of world exports
- 2 China $91M 11% of world exports
- 3 Austria $73M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $819M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $76M 9.4% of world imports
- 2 Italy $75M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $49M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $807M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7302.30
Brazil does not split HS 7302.30: its NCM code is 7302.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7302.30
What is HS code 730230?
HS code 730230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material; switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces. This HS code covers specialized iron or steel components essential for railway and tramway track construction, specifically those used in turnouts and crossings. This includes switch blades (points), crossing frogs (common crossings), point rods, and other intricate pieces that enable trains to safely change tracks or cross paths. These components are subject to immense wear and dynamic forces, requiring high-strength, wear-resistant steel and precise manufacturing to ensure operational safety and longevity. Their trade is intrinsically linked to the maintenance, upgrade, and expansion of railway networks worldwide. Importers are typically railway operators, infrastructure companies, and national railway authorities, while exporters are specialized manufacturers with expertise in railway track systems. The demand for these parts reflects ongoing investment in rail transport infrastructure and the need for reliable, high-performance track components.
What products fall under HS code 730230?
Railway switch blades, Crossing frogs (railway), Point rods (railway), Stock rails, Guard rails, Check rails, Turnout components
What are common misclassifications for HS code 730230?
Can be confused with 730210 (rails) if not specifically identified as turnout components, or other general iron/steel parts if their specific railway application is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 730230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 730230 in UN Comtrade data were France ($92M, 11% of world exports), China ($91M) and Austria ($73M). World exports came to about $819M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 730230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 730230 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($76M, 9.4% of world imports), Italy ($75M) and Switzerland ($49M). World imports came to about $807M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 730230 structured?
HS code 730230 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 730230?
In Brazil, HS code 730230 is NCM 7302.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.