HTS codes for iron and steel

Headings in Chapter 72

• 7201Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms4
• 7202Ferroalloys27
• 7203Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94 percent, in lumps, pellets or similar forms2
• 7204Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel14
• 7205Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel3
• 7206Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203)2
• 7207Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel9
• 7208Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated32
• 7209Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated22
• 7210Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated21
• 7211Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated25
• 7212Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated10
• 7213Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of iron or nonalloy steel12
• 7214Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling18
• 7215Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel12
• 7216Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel18
• 7217Wire of iron or nonalloy steel48
• 7218Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel9
• 7219Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more76
• 7220Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of less than 600 mm24
• 7221Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel6
• 7222Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel31
• 7223Wire of stainless steel8
• 7224Other alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of other alloy steel11
• 7225Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more28
• 7226Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm26
• 7227Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of other alloy steel14
• 7228Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel35
• 7229Wire of other alloy steel11

Documents required to import Chapter 72 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 72 cover?

Chapter 72 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers iron and steel. It contains 29 four-digit headings and 558 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 72 goods?

General duty rates from 1.1% to 10%, with 534 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 72?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.