Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms
In plain English
This category includes iron products made by directly reducing iron ore, as well as spongy ferrous materials and very pure iron in lump or pellet shapes. One group covers the products obtained through the direct reduction of iron ore. The other group encompasses the remaining spongy ferrous products and the high-purity iron items.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 72 classification notes
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 databaseOther headings in Chapter 72
- 7201 — Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms
- 7202 — Ferro-alloys
- 7204 — Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
- 7205 — Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel
- 7206 — Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding i…
- 7207 — Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof
- 7208 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or m…
- 7209 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, co…
- 7210 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cl…
- 7211 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, …
- 7212 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, …
- 7213 — Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wou…
- 7214 — Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged…
- 7215 — Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72
- 7216 — Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections
- 7217 — Wire of iron or non-alloy steel
- 7218 — Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished produc…
- 7219 — Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more
- 7220 — Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm
- 7221 — Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils
- 7222 — Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections
- 7223 — Stainless steel wire
- 7224 — Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products o…
- 7225 — Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more
- 7226 — Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm
- 7227 — Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils
- 7228 — Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rod…
- 7229 — Wire of other alloy steel