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HS Code for Iron & Steel (Chapter 72)

Chapter 72 covers primary iron and non-alloy/alloy steel semis and long/flat products. Nominal MFN duties are modest, but anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties dominate the landed cost story.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
7208.39Flat-rolled steel, hot-rolled, ≥ 600mm wide, thickness < 3mm
7209.17Flat-rolled steel, cold-rolled, ≥ 600mm wide, 0.5-1mm
7213.91Bars and rods, hot-rolled, circular cross-section < 14mm
7214.20Bars and rods, deformed (rebar)
7217.10Wire of iron/non-alloy steel, not plated
7225.30Flat-rolled alloy steel, hot-rolled, ≥ 600mm wide
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
United States
0% MFN + Section 232 25%
Section 232 quota/tariff still in force for several origins.
European Union
0% MFN + Safeguard TRQ
EU steel safeguard runs to June 2026.
India (BCD)
7.5% - 12.5%
UAE
5%

Worked landed-cost example

500 MT HR coil (HS 7208.39), CIF Los Angeles USD 300,000 - India origin

Customs valueUSD 300,000
MFN duty (7208.39)USD 0
Section 232 @ 25%USD 75,000
MPF + HMFUSD 728
Landed cost ≈ USD 375,728 - Section 232, not MFN, drives the bill.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · US Section 232 quotas / country-specific TRQs.
  • · EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) - default reporting since Oct 2023, financial obligation from Jan 2026.
  • · India BIS mark under Steel Quality Control Order.
  • · Anti-dumping duty on specific origins - always check latest DGTR / DG TRADE / USITC notifications.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Japan
  • · Russia
  • · South Korea
  • · Germany
  • · India
  • · Turkey

Frequently asked questions

What is CBAM and does it apply to my HS code?

The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism applies to iron/steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. Chapter 72 is largely in scope. Importers must report embedded emissions from Oct 2023; financial payments start Jan 2026.

How do anti-dumping duties change my landed cost?

They apply on top of MFN duty and can range from 5% to 250%+. They are origin-specific (not just shipping port), so verify the manufacturer certificate before booking.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Türkiye →
KDV (VAT) · 20% standard, 10% reduced, 1% basic goods (from July 2023)

Metals landed-cost pages: every destination market

Jump straight to the metals import guide for any of the destination markets we cover.

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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