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HS 7216.33Metals

HS Code for Structural Steel Sections (HS 7216)

Hot-rolled H, I, and U sections used in construction, warehousing, and infrastructure. Dominant grades are S275JR and S355JR (EN 10025-2). CBAM Annex I; EU AD on Chinese HEB/IPE beams (Reg 2016/1329, extended).

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

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
7216.33H-sections, height >= 80 mm
7216.32I-sections, height >= 80 mm
7216.31U-sections/channels, height >= 80 mm
7216.40L and T sections, height >= 80 mm
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0%
AD on Chinese HEB; CBAM 2026.
United States
25%
Section 232.
India (BCD)
15%
GCC
5%

Worked landed-cost example

800 MT HEB 300 S355JR, FOB Incheon USD 780/MT, CIF Hamburg

FOBUSD 624,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 42,000
CIFUSD 666,000
EU dutyUSD 0
CBAM 2026 (~1.7 tCO2/t x EUR 80)≈ USD 118,000
2024/25 landed USD 666k; post-CBAM 2026 ≈ USD 784k (+18%).
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · CBAM Annex I.
  • · EN 10025-2 structural steel.
  • · ASTM A992 US wide-flange.
  • · CE marking under EN 1090 for EU construction market.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · South Korea
  • · Turkey
  • · Luxembourg (ArcelorMittal)
  • · Spain

Frequently asked questions

S275 vs S355 - price gap?

S355JR trades at ~USD 20-40/MT premium over S275JR for the same section. S355 is now the default for structural work in Europe/Middle East; S275 is fading except for secondary construction in Africa/South Asia.

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

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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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