HS Code 7218Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel
3 six-digit codes · Heading 18 of 29 in Chapter 72 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7218 is the customs heading for stainless steel in its first forms, such as ingots, and for rough semi-finished pieces cut from them. This page helps you pick the right subheading and tells 7218 apart from nearby steel codes.
“Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel” divides three ways under heading 7218 — 721810, 721891 and 721899. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 18 of 29 in Chapter 72, Iron and steel, which runs to 167 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7218
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 721810 | Steel, stainless; ingots and other primary forms |
| 721891 | Steel, stainless; semi-finished products, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section |
| 721899 | Steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-section |
What HS code 7218 covers
It covers metal cast as ingots or other primary forms. It also covers semi-finished stainless steel, which is rough metal that still needs rolling.
Mills and re-rollers usually buy these goods. They turn them into sheet, bars or wire. Those finished shapes sit in other headings of Chapter 72 iron and steel, and we list them below.
Customs classification here depends on the shape and the stage of the steel. It does not depend on how the buyer will use it later.
How to choose the right 7218 code
Ask two questions. First, is the steel an ingot or another primary form? Second, if it is semi-finished, what does a cut across the piece look like?
Measure the width and thickness of the cut face. If the two sides are equal, the shape is square. If they are not equal, it is rectangular.
- Stainless steel slabs usually fit here.
- Square stainless steel billets usually fit here.
What is the HSN code for stainless steel ingots?
Some countries and traders say HSN code instead of HS code. For stainless steel ingots, the six digits to use are 721810. Always match your goods to the full wording of the subheading before you file.
HS 7218 vs 7219 and other steel headings
Heading 7218 is only for the early stages. Once stainless steel is rolled flat, drawn into wire or made into bars, it moves to another heading. Steel that is not stainless also has its own headings.
Here is a quick guide to the neighbours:
- 7206 and 7207: the same two stages, but for iron and non-alloy steel. 7206 is ingots and primary forms. 7207 is semi-finished products.
- 7219 is for a width of 600mm or more. 7220 is for a width under 600mm.
- 7222 covers other bars and rods, plus angles, shapes and sections.
- 7223: stainless steel wire.
HS code 7218 import export data: buyers and suppliers
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. Search 7218 to find the importers and exporters of stainless steel ingots and semi-finished steel.
Duty depends on the importing country, so we do not show a single rate here. Use the HS code classifier to check your own product.
Related
- Chapter 72: Iron and steel
- HS 7219 stainless steel flat-rolled, 600mm or more
- HS 7220 stainless steel flat-rolled, under 600mm
- HS 7221 stainless steel bars in coils
- HS 7222 stainless steel bars, angles and sections
- HS 7223 stainless steel wire
- HS 7206 non-alloy steel ingots
- HS 7207 non-alloy semi-finished steel
- HS 7224 alloy steel ingots and semi-finished
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Nearby headings in Chapter 72
- 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
- 7215Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 723 codes
- 7216Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections12 codes
- 7217Wire of iron or non-alloy steel4 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
- 7222Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections5 codes
- 7223Stainless steel wire1 code
- 7224Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other…2 codes
Who ships under 7218?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, chapters 72–83.
HS Code 7218: common questions
What is the HS code for stainless steel ingots?
Use 721810.
What is the HS code for semi-finished stainless steel?
Use 721891 if the cross-section is rectangular but not square. Use 721899 for any other cross-section.
What is the difference between HS 7218 and 7207?
Both cover semi-finished steel.
Which heading covers non-stainless steel ingots?
Non-alloy steel ingots go under 7206.
What are the duty rates for HS code 7218?
Duty depends on the country that imports the goods. Check your product and market with the HS code classifier.
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