Heading 7216
HTS code 7216 — Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel
- Chapter
- 72 — Iron and steel
- Tariff lines
- 18
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 7216
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7216.10.0010 | U sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm) | Free | kg |
| 7216.10.0050 | Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm) | Free | kg |
| 7216.21.0000 | L sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm) | Free | kg |
| 7216.22.0000 | T sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm) | Free | kg |
| 7216.31.0000 | U sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more) | Free | kg |
| 7216.32.0000 | I sections (standard beams) (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more) | Free | kg |
| 7216.33.0030 | Weighing not more than 11.3 kg per 30.5 cm, with a web depth measuring 102 mm to 356 mm (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more > H sections) | Free | kg |
| 7216.33.0060 | Weighing more than 11.3 kg but not more than 27.2 kg per 30.5 cm, with a web depth measuring 203 mm to 457 mm (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more > H sections) | Free | kg |
| 7216.33.0090 | Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more > H sections) | Free | kg |
| 7216.40.0010 | L sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more) | Free | kg |
| 7216.40.0050 | Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more) | Free | kg |
| 7216.50.0000 | Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel) | Free | kg |
| 7216.61.0000 | Obtained from flat-rolled products (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished) | Free | kg |
| 7216.69.0000 | Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished) | Free | kg |
| 7216.91.0010 | Drilled, notched, punched or cambered (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Other > Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products) | Free | kg |
| 7216.91.0090 | Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Other > Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products) | Free | kg |
| 7216.99.0010 | Drilled, notched, punched or cambered (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
| 7216.99.0090 | Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Other > Other) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 7216
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 is HTS code 7216?
- HTS heading 7216 covers angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel. It sits in Chapter 72 (iron and steel) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 18 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 7216?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7216 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 72
- 7201Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms
- 7202Ferroalloys
- 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 forms
- 7204Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
- 7205Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel
- 7206Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203)
- 7207Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel
- 7208Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated