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ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL›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

Other

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
26 docs
L139L143Y824Y859Y878Y128+20
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%GB 0%GH 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%TN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XL 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

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steelGRI 1GRI 6
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steelGRI 1GRI 6
SEgold24-25191

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steelGRI 1GRI 6
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steelGRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of other track elements - CN 730290

CN code 730290 of the Combined Nomenclature covers other railway track construction elements of iron or steel not specified under subheadings 730210 (rails), 730230 (switching elements) and 730240 (fishplates and sole plates). These include check rails, guard rails (counter-rails), rail clips, adjustment wedges, guide rails, buffer stop components, insulated joints and other track superstructure parts. This is a residual subheading covering track elements that do not meet the criteria for more specific subheadings within heading 7302. Classification requires analysis of the element's function within the track structure and confirmation that it cannot be classified under a more specific subheading. Elements under 730290 are manufactured from structural steel or cast iron depending on their purpose and operational loads. Standards from the EN 13481 series (fastening systems) and EN 13230 (railway sleepers) may apply to certain elements covered by this subheading.

Import requirements and regulations for track elements CN 730290

Importing other railway track elements under CN code 730290 into the European Union is subject to Union Customs Code provisions and technical requirements under the railway interoperability directive (EU) 2016/797. Elements intended for EU railway infrastructure must comply with TSI and relevant European standards. CPR Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 may require CE marking for load-bearing elements. From 1 January 2026, imports may be subject to CBAM. Required documents include a commercial invoice with technical description (element type, purpose, dimensions, material, production standard), material certificate, transport documents and certificate of origin. Importers should ensure product compliance with national railway infrastructure manager requirements. Iron and steel products must comply with REACH. Correct classification under residual subheading 730290 requires ruling out the possibility of classification under more specific subheadings 730210-730240.

Trade defence measures for track elements CN 730290

Track elements under CN code 730290 are subject to EU safeguard measures on steel products in TRQ form with an additional 25% duty above the quota. Importers should verify the product category and current quota utilisation in TARIC. Anti-dumping duties may apply to track elements from China, India or Turkey - status should be checked in TARIC. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to EU sanctions prohibitions, which is significant given these countries' historical role as railway material suppliers. Preferential rates are available under EU free trade agreements provided rules of origin are met. Track elements are specialist products, often ordered to specific infrastructure manager requirements. Total import costs include MFN duty, any AD duties, safeguard surcharge, CBAM charges and VAT. Current rates and trade measures should be verified in TARIC.

Technical standards and certification for other railway track elements

Products classified under CN code 7302 90 (other railway track elements) must comply with applicable EU technical standards. Depending on their intended use, these may include harmonised EN standards for construction products (CPR Regulation 305/2011), the Machinery Directive or the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). Construction products require CE marking and a Declaration of Performance (DoP). Customs authorities verify compliance with technical requirements during clearance and may withhold release of goods where required documentation or certificates are missing.

Frequently asked questions

What track elements are classified under CN 730290?
Subheading 730290 covers track elements of iron or steel not listed under 730210 (rails), 730230 (switching elements) or 730240 (fishplates and sole plates). This includes check rails, guard rails, rail clips, guide rails, buffer stop elements and insulated joints. It is a residual subheading - correct classification requires ruling out assignment to more specific subheadings within heading 7302.
Do track elements under CN 730290 require railway certification?
Track elements intended for the EU railway network must comply with TSI (Technical Specifications for Interoperability) and relevant European standards from the EN 13481 or EN 13230 series. CE marking may be required under CPR Regulation. National railway infrastructure managers may require additional product and supplier qualification. Material certificate EN 10204 is standard practice.
Are track element imports (CN 730290) subject to CBAM?
From 1 January 2026, CBAM enters its full operational phase. Track elements as steel products under Chapter 73 may be subject to CBAM under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2023/956. Importers should verify the current product scope of CBAM for subheading 730290 and, if covered, comply with registration, embedded emissions reporting and certificate purchase requirements.
Are other railway track elements under CN 7302 90 subject to anti-dumping duties?
The applicability of anti-dumping duties for CN code 7302 90 depends on current EU regulations and the country of origin. Anti-dumping duties are imposed on specific products from designated countries. The current status can be verified in the.

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