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Steel Products HTS Code Classifier
Find the correct 10-digit HTS code for steel imports — flat-rolled products, bars and rods, pipes and tubes, structural shapes, and articles of steel. This classifier is pre-loaded for steel product classification, returning the precise HTS code with Section 232 status, base MFN rate, AD/CVD flags, and a broker-ready classification summary. Covers HTS Chapters 72 and 73.
HTS Chapters 72 & 73 — flat-rolled, bars, rods, wire rod, pipes, tubes, structural
Section 232 rate lookup — 25% steel tariff applicability by HTS code
10-digit precision — correct subheading with statutory cites
AD/CVD flags — China AD orders on 7208, 7209, 7210, 7304, 7305, 7306, 7213
Section 301 check — derivative steel product coverage from China
3 alternative classifications with reasoning when product description is ambiguous
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What HTS chapter covers steel products?
Steel products are classified in HTS Chapter 72 (iron and steel in primary forms, semi-finished products, and mill shapes: ingots, billets, hot-rolled coil, bars, rods, wire rod) and Chapter 73 (articles of iron or steel: pipes, tubes, structural shapes, fittings, fasteners). Chapter 72 is steel in raw or semi-finished mill forms; Chapter 73 is finished steel articles that have been further manufactured.
Does Section 232 (25% tariff) apply to all steel HTS codes?
Section 232 (25% tariff) applies to steel mill products in HTS Chapters 72 and most of Chapter 73 — including flat-rolled steel, bars, rods, pipes, tubes, and structural shapes. It does NOT automatically apply to steel articles classified in other chapters (e.g., auto parts in Ch. 87, machinery in Ch. 84). USTR has extended coverage to certain 'derivative' steel products (some nails, staples, wire products) even outside Ch. 72–73 — check the full derivatives list at commerce.gov/section-232.
How do I read the HTS steel tariff schedule?
The HTS steel schedule (Ch. 72–73) is organized by: (1) Chapter note definitions — what constitutes 'alloy' vs. 'non-alloy' steel; (2) 4-digit headings (e.g., 7208 = flat-rolled hot-rolled iron/non-alloy steel); (3) 6-digit subheadings (e.g., 7208.51 = flat-rolled, hot-rolled, >600mm wide, >4.75mm thick); (4) 8 and 10-digit statistical subdivisions. The legal cite and duty rate apply at the 8-digit subheading; the 10-digit is for statistics only. Section 232 adds 25% at the heading level for most steel articles.
What are the most common HTS classification mistakes for steel?
Most common steel classification errors: (1) Alloy vs. non-alloy confusion — trace alloy content (0.02% boron, 0.10% chromium) changes heading from non-alloy to alloy, changing duty and Section 232 coverage. (2) Chapter 72 vs. 73 — classifying hot-rolled coil in the wrong chapter. (3) OCTG misclassification — classifying oil country tubular goods as general-purpose pipe misses massive AD/CVD exposure from China. (4) Stainless vs. carbon steel — mixing these misses different AD/CVD orders. (5) Thickness cut-offs for flat-rolled — wrong thickness means wrong subheading.
How does the HTS classifier tool work for steel products?
Describe your steel product — type (flat-rolled, pipe, bar, structural), alloy content (carbon, alloy, stainless), dimensions (thickness, width, outer diameter), form (coil, cut-to-length, seamless, welded), and end use. The classifier analyzes your description against the HTS legal notes and chapter guidance to return the correct 10-digit HTS code with: the full statutory text, Section 232 status, base MFN rate, AD/CVD flag (if any), and 3 alternative classifications with reasoning. Results are audit-ready and include CBP ruling cites.
Educational estimates only — final classification determined by CBP at time of entry. Section 232 status and AD/CVD coverage verified against USITC HTS 2026 and Commerce AD/CVD database. Consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification advice. AI Disclaimer · Terms