Bars and rods — HTS 7213
Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of iron or nonalloy steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7213
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 7213 is a four-digit product category for iron or nonalloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled and supplied in irregularly wound coils. In plain language, it generally covers continuously rolled long products—such as certain wire-rod-type goods—that are coiled in a loose, irregular form rather than cut into straight lengths. The product must meet all parts of the description; a similar steel product may belong in a different heading if its rolling method, shape, material, or presentation differs.
To select the specific eight-digit code, start with the applicable six-digit subheading and then review the additional statistical subdivisions. These distinctions may depend on the steel’s composition or type, physical characteristics, dimensions, and other details specified in the tariff schedule. Confirm the product’s actual mill specifications and compare them with the wording, legal notes, and any relevant classification guidance. If the facts do not clearly match one option, obtain a customs broker’s or other qualified classification professional’s advice.
What to check
- Confirm that the goods are bars or rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not alloy steel or another steel product.
- Verify that the goods were hot-rolled and are presented in irregularly wound coils; do not rely only on a commercial name such as “wire rod.”
- Collect the mill certificate and product data, including chemical composition, cross-sectional dimensions, shape, and rolling or finishing method.
- Read the full six- and eight-digit descriptions, chapter and section notes, and any applicable statistical notes before choosing a code.
- Keep records supporting the classification and ask a customs broker or seek an official classification ruling when the specifications could fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 7213 summary
Bars and rods is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7213.10.00.00 👉 | Concrete reinforcing bars and rods | Free | — | 20% |
| 7213.20.00 👉 | Other, of free-cutting steel | Free | — | 5.5% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7213?
Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of iron or nonalloy steel. 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.