HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7213.99 – Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameter
HS code 7213.99 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameter. It is used for large diameter wire rod, heavy gauge wire rod, cold heading quality wire rod, forging quality wire rod and structural wire rod.
What HS 7213.99 covers
This HS code covers hot-rolled bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, in irregularly wound coils, of a circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameter, and not specified elsewhere in heading 7213. This category represents larger diameter plain wire rod, which is a crucial intermediate product for heavier gauge wires, larger fasteners, and certain structural components. It's a key input for industries requiring robust and substantial steel materials, such as heavy machinery, automotive, and construction. Importers include manufacturers of large fasteners, cold heading operations, and forging companies. Global trade is driven by industrial demand for materials that can withstand higher stresses or require greater bulk in their final applications.
- Covers
- Large diameter wire rod
- Heavy gauge wire rod
- Cold heading quality wire rod
- Forging quality wire rod
- Structural wire rod
- Automotive wire rod
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal wire rod
- Nucor wire rod
- Gerdau wire rod
- JSW Steel wire rod
Codes often confused with 7213.99
Common mistake. The primary confusion is with 721391 (smaller diameter wire rod) based on the 14mm diameter threshold, or with 7214 (bars and rods not in coils).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721399, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721399 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $171M 22% of world exports
- 2 Japan $147M 19% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $60M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $764M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $89M 12% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $84M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $74M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $764M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 7213.99 2
Brazil splits HS 7213.99 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7213.99.10 Wire rod (not round under 14 mm), 0.6% C or moreCom um teor de carbono igual ou superior a 0,6 %, em peso
- 7213.99.90 Wire rod (not round under 14 mm), under 0.6% COutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7213.99
What is HS code 721399?
HS code 721399 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameter. This HS code covers hot-rolled bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, in irregularly wound coils, of a circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameter, and not specified elsewhere in heading 7213. This category represents larger diameter plain wire rod, which is a crucial intermediate product for heavier gauge wires, larger fasteners, and certain structural components. It's a key input for industries requiring robust and substantial steel materials, such as heavy machinery, automotive, and construction. Importers include manufacturers of large fasteners, cold heading operations, and forging companies. Global trade is driven by industrial demand for materials that can withstand higher stresses or require greater bulk in their final applications.
What products fall under HS code 721399?
Large diameter wire rod, heavy gauge wire rod, cold heading quality wire rod, forging quality wire rod, structural wire rod, automotive wire rod
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721399?
The primary confusion is with 721391 (smaller diameter wire rod) based on the 14mm diameter threshold, or with 7214 (bars and rods not in coils).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721399?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721399 in UN Comtrade data were China ($171M, 22% of world exports), Japan ($147M) and Czechia ($60M). World exports came to about $764M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 721399?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721399 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($89M, 12% of world imports), Thailand ($84M) and the United States ($74M). World imports came to about $764M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 721399 structured?
HS code 721399 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721399?
Brazil splits HS code 721399 into 2 NCM codes: 7213.99.10 (Wire rod (not round under 14 mm), 0.6% C or more), 7213.99.90 (Wire rod (not round under 14 mm), under 0.6% C). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.