HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7214.20 – Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
HS code 7214.20 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling. It is used for deformed reinforcing bars (rebar), ribbed steel bars, twisted rebar, high-strength deformed bars and concrete reinforcement rods.
What HS 7214.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel that feature indentations, ribs, grooves, or other deformations produced during rolling, or are twisted after rolling. These characteristics are designed to enhance the bond with concrete, making these products primarily known as deformed reinforcing bars (rebar) in straight lengths. They are indispensable for the construction industry, forming the backbone of concrete structures in buildings, bridges, dams, and other critical infrastructure. Importers are typically construction companies, rebar fabricators, and steel distributors. Trade is heavily influenced by global construction booms and infrastructure development projects, reflecting its essential role in urban and industrial expansion.
- Covers
- Deformed reinforcing bars (rebar)
- Ribbed steel bars
- Twisted rebar
- High-strength deformed bars
- Concrete reinforcement rods
- Structural rebar
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal rebar
- Gerdau rebar
- Nucor rebar
- EVRAZ rebar
Codes often confused with 7214.20
Common mistake. Often confused with 721310 (deformed bars in coils) due to the 'deformed' characteristic, or 721410 (plain bars) if the deformations are not recognized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721420 in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 6.5% 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 Türkiye $2.3B 18% of world exports
- 2 China $1.8B 14% of world exports
- 3 Oman $884M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $12.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$905M 6.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Hong Kong $794M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $561M 4.0% of world imports
World total: $13.9B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 7214.20
Brazil does not split HS 7214.20: its NCM code is 7214.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.14 →
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 7214.20
What is HS code 721420?
HS code 721420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling. This HS code specifically covers hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel that feature indentations, ribs, grooves, or other deformations produced during rolling, or are twisted after rolling. These characteristics are designed to enhance the bond with concrete, making these products primarily known as deformed reinforcing bars (rebar) in straight lengths. They are indispensable for the construction industry, forming the backbone of concrete structures in buildings, bridges, dams, and other critical infrastructure. Importers are typically construction companies, rebar fabricators, and steel distributors. Trade is heavily influenced by global construction booms and infrastructure development projects, reflecting its essential role in urban and industrial expansion.
What products fall under HS code 721420?
Deformed reinforcing bars (rebar), ribbed steel bars, twisted rebar, high-strength deformed bars, concrete reinforcement rods, structural rebar
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721420?
Often confused with 721310 (deformed bars in coils) due to the 'deformed' characteristic, or 721410 (plain bars) if the deformations are not recognized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721420 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($2.3B, 18% of world exports), China ($1.8B) and Oman ($884M). World exports came to about $12.8B, 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 721420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721420 in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $905M, 6.5% of world imports), Hong Kong ($794M) and Singapore ($561M). World imports came to about $13.9B, 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 721420 structured?
HS code 721420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721420?
In Brazil, HS code 721420 is NCM 7214.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.