HS Code 7221.00 : Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
Tariff data verified: July 2026
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel is 7221.00. Under the 2026 United States (USITC HTS), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [USITC HTS Tariff Schedule 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Subheading .00
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Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
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United States (USITC HTS 2026)
7221.00.00
MODULE 5: US IMPORT DUTY & FEE BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)
Federal Import VAT / GST
0.00%
US Has NO Federal VAT
Notice: Duty rates and trade remedies change frequently (Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping orders, de minimis thresholds). Duty calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Always verify exact rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to import.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)
China Section 301 Tariff Status
0% Additional Duty (Exempt)
Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status
25% Additional Duty (Proclamation 9704)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
EU CBAM Covered Sector
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
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| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) | Free | Must meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| KR | U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) | Free | Direct shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin. |
| AU | U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement | Free | Wholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA. |
| A / D | GSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) | Free | 35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel
MODULE 11: Official CBP CROSS Binding Classification Rulings
No official CBP CROSS classification precedents indexed for subheading 722100 yet.
US National HTS Tariff Lines (7221.00)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7221.00.00 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel | Free | Free | 11% | — |
| 7221.00.00.05 | Of high-nickel alloy steel | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7221.00.00.17 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Other, Of circular cross section, With a diameter of less than 14 mm, Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7221.00.00.18 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Other, Of circular cross section, With a diameter of less than 14 mm, Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7221.00.00.30 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Other, Of circular cross section, With a diameter of 14 mm or more but less than 19 mm | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7221.00.00.45 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Other, Of circular cross section, With a diameter of 19 mm or more | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
| 7221.00.00.75 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel, Other, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | kg |
⚠️ U.S. AD/CVD Trade-Remedy Alert
10 Active Orders
HS 7221.00 appears in the scope of 10 active U.S. Antidumping/Countervailing Duty order(s) — covering Stainless Steel Wire Rod, Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico and 1 more (Commerce case(s) A-533-808, A-588-843, A-580-829, A-583-828, A-588-876, A-201-844 (+4 more)). Scope is defined by written product description, and duty rates are exporter-specific.
A-533-808 (India - Stainless Steel Wire Rod)A-588-843 (Japan - Stainless Steel Wire Rod)A-580-829 (South Korea - Stainless Steel Wire Rod)A-583-828 (Taiwan - Stainless Steel Wire Rod)A-588-876 (Japan - Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar)A-201-844 (Mexico - Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar)A-583-859 (Taiwan - Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar)C-489-819 (Türkiye - Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar)
+2 more orders...
Explore all 724 covered orders in the U.S. AD/CVD Trade Remedies Directory ↗. Verify exact scope at access.trade.gov and view the Active AD/CVD Directory. Not legal advice. Per-code scope flags cover the 437 highest-volume HS6 subheadings (724 of 778 active orders; 93% coverage); coverage expanding.
US 10-Digit Statistical HTS Breakout (7221.00)
6 Declarable Lines · USITC 2026| 10-Digit HTS Code | Statistical Description | General MFN Rate | FTA / Special Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7221.00.00.05 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel Of high-nickel alloy steel | Free | Base MFN | kg |
| 7221.00.00.17 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel Other: Of circular cross section: With a diameter of less than 14 mm: Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel | Free | Base MFN | kg |
| 7221.00.00.18 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel Other: Of circular cross section: With a diameter of less than 14 mm: Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel | Free | Base MFN | kg |
| 7221.00.00.30 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel Other: Of circular cross section: With a diameter of 14 mm or more but less than 19 mm | Free | Base MFN | kg |
| 7221.00.00.45 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel Other: Of circular cross section: With a diameter of 19 mm or more | Free | Base MFN | kg |
| 7221.00.00.75 | Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel Other: Other | Free | Base MFN | kg |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7221.10 | Subheading under Heading 7221 | HS 7221.10 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
| 7221.20 | Subheading under Heading 7221 | HS 7221.20 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
| 7221.90 | Subheading under Heading 7221 | HS 7221.90 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
MODULE 13: Industry Classification & Crosswalk Mesh (NAICS & Schedule B)
U.S. Census NAICS Code
U.S. Census Schedule B (Exports)
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 72 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (7221.00) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 7221.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
Is HS Code 7221.00 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 7221.00 (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel) falls within the product scope of 10 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Stainless Steel Wire Rod, Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico and 1 more (Commerce case(s) A-533-808, A-588-843, A-580-829, A-583-828, A-588-876, A-201-844 (+4 more)). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
Is HS Code 7221.00 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 7221.00 (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel) falls within the product scope of 10 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Stainless Steel Wire Rod, Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico and 1 more (Commerce case(s) A-533-808, A-588-843, A-580-829, A-583-828, A-588-876, A-201-844 (+4 more)). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
Is HS Code 7221.00 subject to U.S. Antidumping or Countervailing (AD/CVD) duties?
Yes. HS Code 7221.00 (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel) falls within the product scope of 10 active U.S. Department of Commerce AD/CVD order(s), including Stainless Steel Wire Rod, Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Mexico and 1 more (Commerce case(s) A-533-808, A-588-843, A-580-829, A-583-828, A-588-876, A-201-844 (+4 more)). Importers must verify exact product scope and their foreign manufacturer's exporter-specific duty deposit rate on Commerce's ACCESS portal (access.trade.gov) prior to U.S. Customs entry.
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and United States (USITC HTS) general duty for Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and United States (USITC HTS), Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel is classified under HS 7221.00 (Heading 7221, Chapter 72). The representative US MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 7221.00 distinguished within Heading 7221 (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel)?
Heading 7221 covers Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel. Subheading 7221.00 specifically isolates Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 7221.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 7221.00?
Related subheadings under Heading 7221 include . Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 7221.00 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel?
Commercial shipments of Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 7221.00?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
Are Section 232 tariffs applicable to steel/aluminum imports under HS 7221.00?
Yes. Products in Chapter 72 are subject to Presidential Section 232 trade remedies (Proclamation 9704). Steel articles generally incur an additional 25% ad valorem duty unless covered by an official Commerce Department exclusion or tariff-rate quota (TRQ).
What U.S. Census NAICS industry code corresponds to HS 7221.00?
HS 7221.00 maps to NAICS code 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing) under official U.S. Census Bureau trade concordance tables.
Does the United States assess federal VAT or GST on imports of HS 7221.00?
No. The United States does NOT charge a federal Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imports. Importers pay customs duty + MPF + HMF (if ocean freight).
How are Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) calculated?
MPF is assessed at 0.3464% of entered value (min $32.71, max $634.62 per entry). HMF is assessed at 0.125% on ocean freight shipments entering US ports.
What is the Section 321 de minimis duty-free threshold for HS 7221.00?
Under Section 321 (19 U.S.C. 1321), eligible shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free and tax-free.
What U.S. Customs bond requirements apply to commercial entries under HS 7221.00?
Formal entries with customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require a continuous customs entry bond (CBP Form 301) to guarantee payment of duties, taxes, and fees.
What Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) rules apply to ocean imports of HS 7221.00?
Ocean container shipments bound for US ports require electronic ISF 10+2 submission via ACE at least 24 hours before loading at foreign ports.
How do USMCA preference rules apply to commercial imports under HS 7221.00?
Qualifying originating goods from Canada or Mexico meeting USMCA tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter duty-free under SPI code 'P'.
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