HS Code for Steel bridges

HS code 7308.10 covers bridges and bridge-sections made of iron or steel. This classification is part of the broader heading 7308, which includes structures and parts of structures. To be classified here, the product must be a fabricated structural component specifically designed for bridge construction, such as girders, trusses, or complete bridge spans. The classification is determined by the fact that these are fabricated articles, meaning they have been prepared (drilled, bent, notched, or welded) for use in a specific structure. Unlike raw steel beams or plates found in Chapter 72, products in 7308.10 are engineered components. This includes large-scale girders, trusses, and even complete prefabricated modular bridges. The classification remains here regardless of whether the bridge is for vehicular, rail, or pedestrian use. The key is the structural intent and the level of fabrication. If the steel components are imported as simple, unworked beams, they would be classified in Chapter 72. However, once they are cut to length, drilled with bolt holes, or welded into assemblies, they move to 7308. This code also includes bridge-sections, which are large parts of a bridge that are transported to the site for final assembly.

Products Included

• Steel bridge sections
• Prefabricated steel bridges
• Pedestrian bridge structures
• Bridge girders and trusses
• Modular steel bridge spans

Common Misclassification

Steel bridges are sometimes misclassified under 7301, which covers sheet piling. They may also be confused with 8426 if they are mobile lifting frames or bridge cranes. Other structural steel not specific to bridges, such as towers or masts, falls under 7308.90.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Steel bridges?

The HS code for bridges and bridge-sections made of iron or steel is 7308.10.

Does this include bridge railings?

Bridge railings are typically classified under 7308.90 as other structures, unless they are imported as an integral, inseparable part of a bridge section under 7308.10.