HS Code 730230
6-digit classification for Switch Blades, Crossing Frogs,…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, checkrails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (crossties), fishplates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialised for jointing or fixing rails : Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces
Also searched as: railway switch blade, frog crossing, point rod, railroad switch
Classification
How 730230 breaks down
Articles of iron or steel
Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, checkrails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (crossties), fishplates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialised for jointing or fixing rails
Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces
Short answer
What HS code 730230 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 730230 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for switch blades, crossing frogs, point…; often searched as railway switch blade, frog crossing, point rod. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 730230?
Buyers sourcing switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 730230 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 730230
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 730230 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 7302
Other HS codes under 7302
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, checkrails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (crossties), fishplates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialised for jointing or fixing rails". If 730230 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 730230: common questions
What is HS code 730230?
HS code 730230 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, checkrails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (crossties), fishplates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialised for jointing or fixing rails : Switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces". The first two digits (73) are the chapter — Articles of iron or steel — and digits 3-4 (7302) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 730230?
Common products classified under 730230 include railway switch blade, frog crossing, point rod, railroad switch and similar items matching switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 730230?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 730230 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (730230) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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