Customs tariff code 7302.30.00.00: Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7302.30.00.00 covers Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces. The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
7302.30.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 73. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 7302.30.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 73ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL
- 7302Railway 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 specialised for jointing or fixing rails
- 7302.30Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces
- 7302.30.00.00Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces
From HS code to customs tariff code 7302.30.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | MFN |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Tunisia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| EEA - European Economic Area | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehört Oberbaumaterial aus Eisen oder Stahl, das für Gleisanlagen aller Art verwendet wird (Eisenbahnen, Straßenbahnen, Schmalspurbahnen usw.). 1) Schienen sind warmgewalzte Erzeugnisse. Sie kommen in den verschiedensten Abmessungen vor und umfassen Fußschienen, Doppelkopfschienen (in abgeflachter oder runder Form), Rillenschienen, Schienen mit Schlitz für elektrische Straßenbahnen, Stromschienen usw. Zu dieser Position gehören alle Schienen der üblicherweise gebräuchlichen Typen für den Bau von Gleisanlagen, ohne Rücksicht auf ihre tatsächliche Verwendung (für Schwebebahnen, Hebevorrichtungen usw.). Dagegen sind Schienen der nicht für Gleisanlagen verwendeten Art (Rollschienen für Transportvorrichtungen, Aufzüge, Schiebetüren usw.) hier ausgenommen. …
1. Als „Gusseisen" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten durch Gießen hergestellte Erzeugnisse, deren chemische Zusammensetzung nicht der für Stahl nach Anmerkung 1 d) zu Kapitel 72 entspricht und in denen Eisen gegenüber jedem anderen Element gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht (RV E7301000). 2. Als „Draht" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten warm- oder kalthergestellte Erzeugnisse mit beliebiger Form des Querschnitts, dessen größte Abmessung 16 mm oder weniger beträgt (RV E7302000).
1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7302.30.00.00 cover?
Code 7302.30.00.00 covers Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7302.30.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 7302.30.00.00 is 2.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 7302.30.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 730230. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7302.30.00.00 have?
7302.30.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7302.30.00.00 sit in the tariff?
7302.30.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 73 ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL > 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 specialised for jointing or fixing rails > 730230 Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7302.30.00.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7302.30.00.00. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 7302.30.00.00 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 7302.30.00.00 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Does customs tariff code 7302.30.00.00 change?
7302.30.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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