Heading 7221

HTS code 7221 — Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel

Chapter
72 — Iron and steel
Tariff lines
6
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 7221

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
7221.00.0005Of high-nickel alloy steel (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel)Freekg
7221.00.0017Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel (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)Freekg
7221.00.0018Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel (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)Freekg
7221.00.0030With a diameter of 14 mm or more but less than 19 mm (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel > Other > Of circular cross section)Freekg
7221.00.0045With a diameter of 19 mm or more (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel > Other > Of circular cross section)Freekg
7221.00.0075Other (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel > Other)Freekg

Documents required to import under 7221

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 7221?
HTS heading 7221 covers bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel. It sits in Chapter 72 (iron and steel) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7221?
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 7221 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