Heading 7216

HTS code 7216Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel

Chapter
72Iron and steel
Tariff lines
18
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 7216

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
7216.10.0010U sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm)Freekg
7216.10.0050Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm)Freekg
7216.21.0000L sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm)Freekg
7216.22.0000T sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm)Freekg
7216.31.0000U sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more)Freekg
7216.32.0000I sections (standard beams) (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more)Freekg
7216.33.0030Weighing not more than 11.3 kg per 30.5 cm, with a web depth measuring 102 mm to 356 mm (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more > H sections)Freekg
7216.33.0060Weighing more than 11.3 kg but not more than 27.2 kg per 30.5 cm, with a web depth measuring 203 mm to 457 mm (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more > H sections)Freekg
7216.33.0090Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more > H sections)Freekg
7216.40.0010L sections (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more)Freekg
7216.40.0050Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more)Freekg
7216.50.0000Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel)Freekg
7216.61.0000Obtained from flat-rolled products (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished)Freekg
7216.69.0000Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished)Freekg
7216.91.0010Drilled, notched, punched or cambered (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Other > Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products)Freekg
7216.91.0090Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Other > Cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products)Freekg
7216.99.0010Drilled, notched, punched or cambered (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Other > Other)Freekg
7216.99.0090Other (Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel > Other > Other)Freekg

Documents required to import under 7216

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 7216?
HTS heading 7216 covers angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel. It sits in Chapter 72 (iron and steel) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 18 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7216?
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 7216 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