HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7214.30 – Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel
HS code 7214.30 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel. It is used for free-cutting steel bars, automatic lathe bars, easy-machining steel rods, leaded steel bars and sulfurized steel bars.
What HS 7214.30 covers
This category includes hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded bars and rods of non-alloy free-cutting steel, supplied in straight lengths, including those twisted after rolling. Free-cutting steel is specifically formulated for superior machinability, enabling high-speed processing, extended tool life, and excellent surface finishes. These properties make it ideal for manufacturing precision components in industries such as automotive, machinery, hydraulics, and fasteners, where efficiency and tight tolerances are paramount. Importers are typically manufacturers requiring high-volume production of complex metal parts, while exporters are specialized steel producers. The trade in these materials is driven by the global demand for high-quality, cost-effective manufactured goods and efficient industrial processes.
- Covers
- Free-cutting steel bars
- Automatic lathe bars
- Easy-machining steel rods
- Leaded steel bars
- Sulfurized steel bars
- Precision machined steel stock
- Examples
- Ovako free-cutting bars
- JFE Steel free-cutting bars
- SSAB free-cutting solutions
- Hyundai Steel free-cutting products
Codes often confused with 7214.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with other non-alloy steel bars (e.g., 721410, 721499) if the 'free-cutting' characteristic is not identified, or with 721320 (free-cutting bars in coils).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721430 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% 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 Germany $58M 30% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $38M 20% of world exports
- 3 France $24M 12% of world exports
World total: $193M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $48M 25% of world imports
- 2 United States $42M 22% of world imports
- 3 Germany $26M 13% of world imports
World total: $193M 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 code for 7214.30
Brazil does not split HS 7214.30: its NCM code is 7214.30.00.
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 7214.30
What is HS code 721430?
HS code 721430 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, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel. This category includes hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded bars and rods of non-alloy free-cutting steel, supplied in straight lengths, including those twisted after rolling. Free-cutting steel is specifically formulated for superior machinability, enabling high-speed processing, extended tool life, and excellent surface finishes. These properties make it ideal for manufacturing precision components in industries such as automotive, machinery, hydraulics, and fasteners, where efficiency and tight tolerances are paramount. Importers are typically manufacturers requiring high-volume production of complex metal parts, while exporters are specialized steel producers. The trade in these materials is driven by the global demand for high-quality, cost-effective manufactured goods and efficient industrial processes.
What products fall under HS code 721430?
Free-cutting steel bars, automatic lathe bars, easy-machining steel rods, leaded steel bars, sulfurized steel bars, precision machined steel stock
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721430?
Can be confused with other non-alloy steel bars (e.g., 721410, 721499) if the 'free-cutting' characteristic is not identified, or with 721320 (free-cutting bars in coils).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721430 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($58M, 30% of world exports), Switzerland ($38M) and France ($24M). World exports came to about $193M, 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 721430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721430 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($48M, 25% of world imports), the United States ($42M) and Germany ($26M). World imports came to about $193M, 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 721430 structured?
HS code 721430 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721430?
In Brazil, HS code 721430 is NCM 7214.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.