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HS HEADING 7206

Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)

HEADING

7206

CHAPTER

72Iron and steel

In plain English

This category covers iron and steel that have not been mixed with other elements, specifically in their initial manufactured shapes. It excludes certain types of iron that fall under a different classification. One group consists of these materials formed into ingots. The other group includes all other primary forms that are not ingots.

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

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.

7206.10

Iron or non-alloy steel; ingots (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)

7206.90

Iron or non-alloy steel; primary forms (excluding ingots and iron of heading no. 7203)

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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