HS Code 7215Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72
3 six-digit codes · Heading 15 of 29 in Chapter 72 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use this page to tell its subheadings apart and to avoid mixing it up with nearby bar headings.
The WCO writes heading 7215 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 72that answer to “Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 3 six-digit codes, 721510 through 721590, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 15 of 29 in Chapter 72, Iron and steel, which runs to 167 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7215
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 721510 | Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, of free-cutting steel, cold-formed or cold-finished, n.e.c. in chapter 72 |
| 721550 | Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting) |
| 721590 | Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 |
What HS code 7215 covers
Think of 7215 as the catch-all for plain steel bars and rods. If a bar is not claimed by another bar heading, it can land here. Some traders call it HSN code 7215. The digits are the same.
Non-alloy steel bars and rods are made of plain steel. They are not stainless and they are not alloy steel. Most goods in this heading were worked cold. The bar is drawn, turned or ground without hot rolling. Buyers often call these cold-finished steel bars or bright steel bars. Makers also describe them as cold-formed steel bars.
HS 7215 six-digit codes: 721510 vs 721550 vs 721590
Two questions split the codes. Was the bar cold-formed or cold-finished? Is the steel free-cutting? Free-cutting steel is made so a machine can cut it fast and clean.
Subheading 721510 is the first answer. Subheading 721550 is the second. Subheading 721590 is the leftover group.
- 721590: any other bar or rod in this heading that fits neither of the first two.
7215 vs nearby steel bar headings
Most mistakes come from picking a close neighbour. This list shows what each one covers.
- This includes bars twisted after rolling.
- 7216: angles, shapes and sections.
- 7217: wire.
- 7228: other alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections, plus hollow drill bars and rods.
How to choose the right code for steel bars and rods
Work through these steps in order. Stop at the first clear answer.
Step one is the metal. Stainless goes to 7221 or 7222. Alloy steel goes to 7227 or 7228. Plain steel stays with 7213, 7214 or 7215.
Step two is the shape. Wire is 7217. Angles and sections are 7216. A true bar or rod stays in the bar headings.
Step three is how the bar was made. Bars that were not worked further than hot-rolling or forging go to 7214. Bars that were finished cold go to 7215. The six-digit code then depends on whether the steel is free-cutting.
Still unsure? Try the HS code classifier. Then check the answer against your mill papers and your local customs rules.
HS 7215 import and export data: buyers and suppliers
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Related
- Chapter 72 iron and steel HS codes
- HS 7214 hot-rolled or forged steel bars
- HS 7213 bars and rods in irregularly wound coils
- HS 7216 angles, shapes and sections
- HS 7217 steel wire
- HS 7222 stainless steel bars and rods
- HS 7228 alloy steel bars and rods
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Nearby headings in Chapter 72
- 7209Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more…9 codes
- 7210Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad…11 codes
- 7211Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not…6 codes
- 7212Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad…6 codes
- 7213Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils4 codes
- 7214Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged…5 codes
- 7216Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections12 codes
- 7217Wire of iron or non-alloy steel4 codes
- 7218Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of…3 codes
- 7219Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more14 codes
- 7220Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm4 codes
- 7221Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils1 code
Who ships under 7215?
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Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, chapters 72–83.
HS Code 7215: common questions
What is HS code 7215?
It is the residual heading for plain steel bars and rods that other bar headings do not cover. It has three six-digit subheadings.
What is the difference between HS 721510, 721550 and 721590?
721510 needs free-cutting steel. 721550 is the same cold work on steel that is not free-cutting. 721590 takes whatever is left in the heading.
What is the HS code for cold-finished steel bars?
Free-cutting grades go under 721510. All other plain steel grades go under 721550.
What is the difference between HS code 7214 and 7215?
7215 is the place for other bars, such as those finished cold.
Are stainless or alloy steel bars classified under 7215?
No. Stainless bars belong in 7222 and alloy steel bars in 7228. Heading 7215 is only for plain steel.
Under which chapter does HSN code 7215 fall?
Chapter 72, Iron and steel.
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