HS Code 7308Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures
5 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 26 in Chapter 73 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7308 is the customs home for steel structures, such as bridge sections, towers, door frames and scaffolding props.
Goods answering to “Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures” split into 5 six-digit codes, 730810 through 730890. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 8 of 26 in Chapter 73, Iron or steel articles, which runs to 124 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7308
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 730810 | Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections |
| 730820 | Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts |
| 730830 | Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors |
| 730840 | Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping |
| 730890 | Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 |
What HS code 7308 covers
Heading 7308 is about finished frameworks made of iron or steel, and the parts cut to build them. Plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections and tubes also belong here when they have been prepared for use in structures. Think of structural steel made ready for a build, not plain steel stock.
You may also see this written as HS/HSN code 7308. The heading sits in Chapter 73, covered on the page for [Chapter 73: iron or steel articles](/hs-codes/73). Border officers use it as the customs classification for these goods.
If an item is a steel frame, or a piece made to go into one, check this heading first.
Subheadings under HSN heading 7308, in plain words
Each subcode names one kind of structure. This is what they mean in everyday terms.
- 730810: bridges and bridge-sections
- 730820: towers and lattice masts
- 730830: doors, windows, their frames, and thresholds for doors
- 730840: props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping
- 730890: other structures and parts that no other code in this list names
How to choose the right 7308 subheading
Start by asking what the finished item is. Match it to the closest named subcode and read that subcode's exact wording.
Keep 730890 for last. Its label, n.e.c., means "not elsewhere classified". It is the leftover code for goods that fit this heading but none of the four named ones.
A common mistake is to choose 730890 because it feels safe. A named subcode that fits is always the better pick. If you are unsure, try the [HS code classifier](/hs-classifier) and compare its answer with the wording of each subcode.
7308 vs related headings in Chapter 73
Several nearby headings sound close to 7308, but they cover other goods.
[HS 7301 sheet piling and welded angles](/hs-codes/73/7301) holds sheet piling and welded profiles.
[HS 7306 steel tubes and hollow profiles](/hs-codes/73/7306) is for tubes and pipes that are not seamless and are not named elsewhere in the chapter.
[HS 7309 steel tanks over 300 l](/hs-codes/73/7309) is for large reservoirs, tanks and vats. A tank is a container, not a structure.
[HS 7318 screws, bolts and nuts](/hs-codes/73/7318) is for fasteners. A bolt sold as a bolt goes there, even if it ends up in a steel frame.
[HS 7326 other iron or steel articles](/hs-codes/73/7326) is the catch-all for articles with no home elsewhere in the chapter. Try 7308 before you settle on it.
Find importers and exporters of steel structures (HS 7308)
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. Open [HS 7308 import data](/import-data) or [HS 7308 export data](/export-data) to start. Use [steel structure buyers](/buyer-data) to see who buys, and [steel structure suppliers](/supplier-data) to see who sells.
[Book a free demo](/book-demo) and bring your own subcode, such as 730820 for towers or 730840 for scaffolding props.
Related
- Chapter 73: iron or steel articles
- HS 7301 sheet piling and welded angles
- HS 7306 steel tubes and hollow profiles
- HS 7309 steel tanks over 300 l
- HS 7318 screws, bolts and nuts
- HS 7326 other iron or steel articles
- HS 7308 import data
- HS 7308 export data
- steel structure buyers
- steel structure suppliers
- HS code classifier
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Nearby headings in Chapter 73
- 7302Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and…4 codes
- 7303Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron1 code
- 7304Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or…13 codes
- 7305Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or…7 codes
- 7306Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not…10 codes
- 7307Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel10 codes
- 7309Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding…1 code
- 7310Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material…3 codes
- 7311Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel1 code
- 7312Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or…2 codes
- 7313Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not…1 code
- 7314Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel…10 codes
Who ships under 7308?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 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 7308: common questions
What is HS code 7308?
Importers and exporters use it to declare these goods.
What products fall under HSN code 7308?
Bridge parts, towers, masts, doors, windows and scaffolding props each have their own subcode. Anything else that fits the heading goes to 730890.
What is the HS code for steel scaffolding props?
Use 730840.
What is the HS code for steel doors and windows?
Use 730830. Its description covers doors, windows and their frames, plus thresholds for doors.
What is the difference between HS 7308 and 7301?
Heading 7301 is about sheet piling and welded angles, shapes and sections. Heading 7308 is about structures and the pieces made for them.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 7308 steel structures?
Search the records by 7308, or by one subcode such as 730810 for bridge sections. The data section above explains how to begin.
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