HS Code for Merchant Bar (HS 7214)
Small structural rounds, squares, hexagons, and flats used in general engineering, agriculture, and fabrication. Distinct from rebar (HS 7214.20) and wire rod (7213). CBAM Annex I.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7214.20 | Rebar, deformed |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting steel bar |
| 7214.99 | Other bars, hot-rolled |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% Safeguard TRQ; CBAM 2026. |
| United States | 25% Section 232 + AD on multiple origins. |
| India (BCD) | 15% |
Numerical Example: 1,000 MT 20-40 mm rounds S275JR, FOB Iskenderun USD 620/MT, CIF Barcelona
1,000 MT 20-40 mm rounds S275JR, FOB Iskenderun USD 620/MT, CIF Barcelona. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · CBAM Annex I.
- · EN 10025-2, EN 10060 (rounds), EN 10059 (squares).
- · ASTM A36 US general merchant bar.
- · Turkey
- · China
- · Ukraine
- · Belarus
- · Italy
Frequently asked questions
Yes. All HS 7214 codes fall under CBAM Annex I - merchant bar, rebar, and free-cutting bar are all steel long products with mandatory embedded-emissions reporting from October 2023 and full CBAM levy from January 2026.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 7214.99) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7.5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 27.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 15% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 38.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 12% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 47.8% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.