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U.S. imports of railway & tramway track fish-plates and sole plates of iron or steel (HS 730240) totaled $847K in June 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Railway & Tramway Track Fish-Plates and Sole Plates of Iron or Steel paid $500K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 59% on $847K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Railway & Tramway Track Fish-Plates and Sole Plates of Iron or Steel imports of $847K in June 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $633K.
Fish-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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7302400000 | FISH PLATES AND SOLE PLATES OF IRON OR STEEL | $847K | 59.00% | 100.00% | $500K |
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 | $2.4M |
ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL NESOI
HS 732690
STRUCTURES AND PARTS NESOI OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 730890
THREADED SCREWS AND BOLTS NESOI OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 731815
TOWERS AND LATTICE MASTS OF IRON OR STEEL
HS 730820
COOKING APPLIANCES ETC FOR GAS FUEL, IRON OR STEEL
HS 732111
TABLE, KITCHEN ETC ARTICLES & PTS, STAINLESS STEEL
HS 732393
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $33K | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| CHINA | $637K | -- | -$637K |
| MEXICO | -- | $211K | +$211K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $126K | -- | -$126K |
| AUSTRALIA | $48K | -- | -$48K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $30K | $999K | +$969K |
| INTERNATIONAL FALLS-RANIER, MN | -- | $513K | +$513K |
| PEMBINA, ND | -- | $464K | +$464K |