Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel — HTS 7215
Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7215
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 7215 is a broad product category for “other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel.” It generally covers qualifying bars and rods that are not placed in more specific headings for certain forms or production methods. The goods may be supplied in straight lengths or other forms identified by the tariff schedule, but the exact scope depends on the legal notes and the subheadings below 7215.
To narrow a shipment from the 4-digit heading to an 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 7215, then follow the subheading structure. The finer classification commonly depends on characteristics such as the steel’s composition, whether it is free-cutting steel, and the bar or rod’s physical form or processing. Review the complete product description, section and chapter notes, and any applicable statistical distinctions. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed when the product or manufacturing process is borderline.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is a bar or rod of iron or nonalloy steel, rather than a product covered by a more specific heading.
- Identify the material grade and chemical composition, and check whether it qualifies as free-cutting steel or another specifically described material.
- Record the product’s cross-sectional shape, dimensions, surface condition, finish, and whether it is supplied in straight lengths or another form.
- Compare the product’s manufacturing and finishing processes with the wording and legal notes for the 7215 subheadings.
- Verify the full 8-digit HTSUS code against the current official tariff schedule, and obtain broker or ruling guidance if more than one provision appears plausible.
HTS heading 7215 summary
Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7215.90 | Other |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7215.10.00 👉 | Of free-cutting steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished | Free | — | 0.3¢/kg + 20% |
| 7215.50.00 👉 | Other, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished | Free | — | 0.3¢/kg + 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 7215?
Other bars and rods 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.