Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel — HTS 7208
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated
Chapter 72 › Heading 7208
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7208 is a four-digit product category for flat-rolled products made of iron or nonalloy steel that are at least 600 mm wide, hot-rolled, and not clad, plated, or coated. It can include steel sheet and plate supplied in coils or in straight lengths, provided the product meets the heading’s physical conditions. Products that are stainless steel, narrower than the stated width, cold-rolled, or coated may belong elsewhere.
To narrow a heading 7208 product to a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, follow the subheading structure and the product’s technical facts. The needed distinctions commonly include whether the product is in coils or not, its thickness, whether it has been pickled or otherwise processed, its carbon or alloy composition, and sometimes its strength or other defined characteristics. Read the headings and subheading notes carefully; do not choose a code based only on a commercial name such as “steel sheet” or “hot-rolled plate.”
What to check
- Confirm the product is flat-rolled, at least 600 mm wide, hot-rolled, and neither clad, plated, nor coated.
- Collect the mill specification or certificate showing steel composition, thickness, width, form of shipment, and relevant processing.
- Determine whether the merchandise is supplied in coils or in straight lengths, because this can change the subheading.
- Check the exact 8-digit HTSUS wording, including any thickness, carbon-content, strength, or processing distinctions.
- Compare the facts with the tariff notes and, when the classification is uncertain, seek a customs broker’s advice or review relevant CBP rulings.
HTS heading 7208 summary
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7208.10 | In coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief |
| 7208.40 | Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7208.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7208?
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.