HS Code 7213Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils

What HS code 7213 covers

Picture a long steel rod that is rolled while hot and then wound into a loose, uneven coil. That is the product here.

Many buyers call it steel wire rod coils. The words "irregularly wound" matter. They mean the turns of the coil are not laid in neat, even layers. Bars that are cut straight, or wire drawn down to size, belong under other headings.

You may also see it written as HSN code 7213 or HTS code 7213. The first six digits are shared around the world.

The four six-digit codes under 7213, and how to pick one

Each code adds one more test to the heading. Read the list from the top. The first test that fits your product gives you the code.

The last two codes cover round products that are not ribbed and not free-cutting. The letters n.e.c. mean "not elsewhere classified". The only test left is the width of the circle. A rod of exactly 14mm goes to 721399.

• 721310: ribbed bars, often called deformed bars. The surface has indentations, ribs, grooves or other marks made during rolling.
• 721320: free-cutting steel. This is steel made to be easy to machine.
• 721391: round rods with a circular cross-section under 14mm across.
• 721399: round rods with a circular cross-section of 14mm or more across.

7213 vs 7214, 7215, 7217, 7221 and 7227

These headings are easy to mix up because the product names sound alike. Check three things: the shape on delivery, the type of steel and how the product was finished.

If you wonder about the difference between HS 7213 and 7214, start with the form. Heading 7213 is about coils.

The same question comes up for 7213 and 7227 alloy steel. The answer is the type of steel. Both cover hot-rolled rods in irregularly wound coils. Heading 7227 is for alloy grades, while 7213 is for plain, non-alloy grades. Stainless steel in the same coil form goes to 7221.

• 7215: other bars and rods in Chapter 72 that fit nowhere else.
• 7217: wire of plain steel.
• 7221: stainless steel rods, hot-rolled, in coils.

HS 7213 import and export data: who imports it and who ships it

Knowing the code is step one. Step two is finding the companies that trade under it. Use 7213, or any of its six-digit codes, as your search term.

EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.

If your product does not match any code above, try the HS code classifier before you search.

Other steel headings in Chapter 72

Rods in coils are usually made from semi-finished steel. If you work upstream, see heading 7207. For straight bars, see 7214 and 7215. For wire, see 7217. The full list of steel headings sits on the Chapter 72 page.