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HS HEADING 7201

Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

HEADING

7201

CHAPTER

72Iron and steel

In plain English

This category covers pig iron and spiegeleisen in primary forms such as pigs or blocks. The items are divided based on their composition into non-alloy pig iron with low phosphorus levels, non-alloy pig iron with higher phosphorus levels, and alloy pig iron including spiegeleisen.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7201.10

Iron; non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

7201.20

Iron; non-alloy pig iron containing by weight more than 0.5% of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

7201.50

Iron; alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

Chapter 72 classification notes

Chapter 72 covers significant Section 232 (US) tariff items; trade in raw steel attracts safeguard duties in many destinations.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Stainless vs. carbon steel — chemistry-based; alloy content determines heading.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 72

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