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HS HEADING 7216

Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections

HEADING

7216

CHAPTER

72Iron and steel

In plain English

This category covers iron or non-alloy steel items shaped like angles, beams, or other sections. The classification separates these goods based on whether they were heated and rolled or drawn during production, or if they were shaped while cold. It further distinguishes them by their specific cross-section shape, such as U, I, H, L, or T forms, and by their size, specifically whether their height is under or at least 80 millimeters. Items not fitting these specific descriptions are grouped into remaining categories based on their manufacturing method and whether they originated from flat steel products.

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

6-digit subheadings (12)

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

7216.10

Iron or non-alloy steel; U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm

7216.21

Iron or non-alloy steel; L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm

7216.22

Iron or non-alloy steel; T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height less than 80mm

7216.31

Iron or non-alloy steel; U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more

7216.32

Iron or non-alloy steel; I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more

7216.33

Iron or non-alloy steel; H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more

7216.40

Iron or non-alloy steel; L or T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more

7216.50

Iron or non-alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded

7216.61

Iron or non-alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled products

7216.69

Iron or non-alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not obtained from flat-rolled products)

7216.91

Iron or non-alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, cold-formed or cold-finished, from flat-rolled products

7216.99

Iron or non-alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216

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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