Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Railway & Tramway Track Fish-Plates and Sole Plates of Iron or Steel (HS 730240) totaled $2.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Railway & Tramway Track Fish-Plates and Sole Plates of Iron or Steel paid $323K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 61.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Railway & Tramway Track Fish-Plates and Sole Plates of Iron or Steel imports of $530K in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $644K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFish-plates (also called splice bars) and sole plates are the structural connectors and bearing elements that join and support rail sections in track assemblies, and both fall under a single 10-digit line (7302400000) within the US tariff schedule. As iron and steel articles, they are subject to Section 232 tariffs, a cost factor that significantly affects procurement decisions for large-scale track maintenance or new construction projects. Buyers sourcing these components for transit or freight rail rehabilitation programs should confirm that product dimensions and steel grade meet applicable AREMA or transit-authority standards, since specification mismatches can trigger costly re-procurement.
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Fish-plates (splice bars) bolt across the joint between two rail ends to maintain alignment and continuity, while sole plates sit beneath the rail base to distribute load onto ties. Both are classified together under 7302400000 regardless of their distinct functions, as the HTS groups them at the same 10-digit level.
Yes — fish-plates are sometimes challenged as flat bar or structural steel if they lack clear railway-specific markings or documentation. Importers should include mill certificates, technical drawings, and purchase orders referencing railway track use to support classification under heading 7302 rather than headings 7211 or 7216.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 7302
Subheading 730240 · $2.7M of $13.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7302400000 | Fish Plates and Sole Plates of Iron or Steel | $530K | 61.00% | 100.00% | $323K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7302400000 | Fish Plates and Sole Plates of Iron or Steel | $2.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$530KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.5M of Railway & Tramway Track Fish-Plates and Sole Plates of Iron or Steel and exported $41.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Dominican Republic together take 94% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 61.00% of imports for consumption.