HS 7214Construction

Steel Rebar (Reinforcing Bars) - HS 7214 classification, duty and landed cost

Steel Rebar (Reinforcing Bars) moves through customs under HS heading 7214. This guide sets out sample sub-codes, indicative import duty in major markets, key trade documents and a worked landed-cost calculation - refresh figures against the live tariff schedule before quoting.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

Code	Description
7214.20	Bars/rods of iron/steel, hot-rolled, deformed
7225.99	Flat-rolled alloy steel, other

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Typical import duty by market

Market	Duty
European Union	0% - 6% CPR (EU) 305/2011 declaration of performance; CE marking.
United States	0% - 5% ASTM/ANSI standards; state-level building codes.
China	5% - 10% Plus 13% VAT; GB standards on cement, steel, tiles.
India	10% BCD + 18% GST; BIS QCO on cement, tiles, structural steel.
UAE	5% GCC CET; ESMA product standards; Dubai Municipality/UPC approvals.

Worked landed-cost example

20 MT of Steel Rebar (Reinforcing Bars) at FOB USD 600 per MT, sea freight to a representative port of discharge.

FOB valueUSD 12,000

Freight + insuranceUSD 800

CIF valueUSD 12,800

Import duty @ ~8% (indicative for Construction)USD 1,024

VAT / GST @ ~5% on CIF+dutyUSD 691

Landed cost ≈ USD 14,515 - re-run the numbers against your exact HS 8-digit code and destination tariff before quoting.

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Regulatory checkpoints

· CE marking under CPR (EU) 305/2011 with Declaration of Performance for construction products.
· Country-specific structural approvals (BIS in India, ESMA in UAE, ASTM/ANSI in US).
· Asbestos-free declaration where relevant; SDS for products containing hazardous substances.

Top exporting countries

· China
· Turkey
· Ukraine
· Russia
· Germany

Frequently asked questions

Which HS heading covers Steel Rebar (Reinforcing Bars)?

Steel Rebar (Reinforcing Bars) is under HS 7214.20. Cement and lime sit in 2523; tiles in 6907-6908; float glass in 7005; structural steel in 7216 and 7308.

Does Steel Rebar (Reinforcing Bars) need CE marking?

Under CPR (EU) 305/2011 construction products in a covered category need a Declaration of Performance and CE marking to enter the EU market.

Is there a national quality mark?

Yes - BIS QCO (India), ESMA (UAE), CCC (China), NABL/ILAC-accredited test reports in most GCC countries, and ASTM/ANSI conformance in the US.

How is Steel Rebar (Reinforcing Bars) packed?

Cement in 40-50 kg bags or bulk vessels; tiles in cartons on pallets with corner protectors; steel in bundles with steel strapping and moisture wrap.

Is CBAM relevant?

Yes for cement and steel construction products entering the EU. Embedded emissions data must be reported and, from 2026, purchased CBAM certificates.