Heading 7209

HTS code 7209Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated

Chapter
72Iron and steel
Tariff lines
22
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 7209

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
7209.15.0000Of a thickness of 3 mm or more (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced))Freekg
7209.16.0040“Advanced” or “ultra” of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm > Of high-strength steel > Annealed)Freekg
7209.16.0045Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm > Of high-strength steel > Annealed)Freekg
7209.16.0060Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm > Of high-strength steel)Freekg
7209.16.0070Annealed (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm > Other)Freekg
7209.16.0091Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm > Other)Freekg
7209.17.0040“Advanced” or “ultra” of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm > Of high-strength steel > Annealed)Freekg
7209.17.0045Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm > Of high-strength steel > Annealed)Freekg
7209.17.0060Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm > Of high-strength steel)Freekg
7209.17.0070Annealed (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm > Other)Freekg
7209.17.0091Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm > Other)Freekg
7209.18.1530Annealed (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm > Of high-strength steel)Freekg
7209.18.1560Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm > Of high-strength steel)Freekg
7209.18.2520Annealed (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm > Other > Of a thickness of less than 0.361 mm (blackplate))Freekg
7209.18.2585Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm > Other > Of a thickness of less than 0.361 mm (blackplate))Freekg
7209.18.6020Annealed (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm > Other > Other)Freekg
7209.18.6090Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) > Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm > Other > Other)Freekg
7209.25.0000Of a thickness of 3 mm or more (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > Not in coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced))Freekg
7209.26.0000Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > Not in coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced))Freekg
7209.27.0000Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > Not in coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced))Freekg
7209.28.0000Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated > Not in coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced))Freekg
7209.90.0000Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated)Freekg

Documents required to import under 7209

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 7209?
HTS heading 7209 covers flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated. It sits in Chapter 72 (iron and steel) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 22 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7209?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7209 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 72