Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel — HTS 7214
Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling
Chapter 72 › Heading 7214
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 7214 is a four-digit product category for certain bars and rods made of iron or nonalloy steel. The products must generally be in straight or similar bar/rod form and must not have been worked beyond forging, hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or hot-extrusion. Bars or rods twisted after rolling can also be included. The heading is not for every steel bar: the material, shape, manufacturing process, and degree of further working matter.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 7214. Then use the lower-level subheadings and statistical suffixes, which commonly distinguish the product by how it was made, whether it was twisted, and other physical or commercial characteristics. Review the applicable HTSUS text and any relevant chapter notes rather than relying only on a product name such as “steel bar” or “reinforcing bar.”
What to check
- Confirm the material is iron or nonalloy steel, and check the chemical composition if the product might instead be alloy steel or stainless steel.
- Document the manufacturing process: forging, hot-rolling, hot-drawing, hot-extrusion, or twisting after rolling. Do not use this heading if the bar has been cold-finished or otherwise further worked unless the tariff text supports it.
- Measure and record the product’s form, cross-section, dimensions, surface condition, and whether it is plain, ribbed, grooved, or otherwise shaped; these details may separate lower-level codes.
- Compare the product description, mill certificate, technical drawings, and invoice wording with the full eight-digit HTSUS descriptions and applicable notes.
- If the classification remains uncertain, ask a customs broker or seek a formal classification ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection before importing.
HTS heading 7214 summary
Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel is a 4-digit product category containing 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7214.10.00.00 👉 | Forged | Free | — | 20% |
| 7214.20.00.00 👉 | Concrete reinforcing bars and rods | Free | — | 20% |
| 7214.30.00 👉 | Other, of free-cutting steel | 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 7214?
Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling. 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.