HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7214.91 – Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section
HS code 7214.91 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section. It is used for flat steel bars, rectangular steel bars, hot-rolled flats, structural steel sections and machinery components.
What HS 7214.91 covers
This HS code covers hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not elsewhere specified in heading 7214, specifically those of a rectangular (other than square) cross-section. These 'flat bars' or 'rectangular sections' are versatile structural components used across various industries, including general fabrication, construction, machinery manufacturing, and automotive. Their specific profile makes them suitable for applications requiring flat surfaces for joining, specific load-bearing characteristics, or aesthetic purposes. Importers include fabricators, construction companies, and manufacturers of industrial equipment. Trade is influenced by industrial production levels and infrastructure development, with a steady demand for these fundamental steel shapes.
- Covers
- Flat steel bars
- Rectangular steel bars
- Hot-rolled flats
- Structural steel sections
- Machinery components
- General fabrication bars
- Window frame sections
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal flat bars
- Nucor rectangular bars
- Tata Steel flat sections
- JSW Steel hot-rolled flats
Codes often confused with 7214.91
Common mistake. The key distinction is the 'rectangular (other than square)' cross-section, which differentiates it from 721499 (other shapes) or 721410 (general bars, often round/square).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721491, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721491 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 Italy $207M 19% of world exports
- 2 Spain $146M 14% of world exports
- 3 France $136M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $202M 18% of world imports
- 2 France $82M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $45M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 7214.91
Brazil does not split HS 7214.91: its NCM code is 7214.91.00.
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 7214.91
What is HS code 721491?
HS code 721491 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, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section. This HS code covers hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not elsewhere specified in heading 7214, specifically those of a rectangular (other than square) cross-section. These 'flat bars' or 'rectangular sections' are versatile structural components used across various industries, including general fabrication, construction, machinery manufacturing, and automotive. Their specific profile makes them suitable for applications requiring flat surfaces for joining, specific load-bearing characteristics, or aesthetic purposes. Importers include fabricators, construction companies, and manufacturers of industrial equipment. Trade is influenced by industrial production levels and infrastructure development, with a steady demand for these fundamental steel shapes.
What products fall under HS code 721491?
Flat steel bars, rectangular steel bars, hot-rolled flats, structural steel sections, machinery components, general fabrication bars, window frame sections
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721491?
The key distinction is the 'rectangular (other than square)' cross-section, which differentiates it from 721499 (other shapes) or 721410 (general bars, often round/square).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721491?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721491 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($207M, 19% of world exports), Spain ($146M) and France ($136M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 721491?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721491 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($202M, 18% of world imports), France ($82M) and the Netherlands ($45M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 721491 structured?
HS code 721491 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721491?
In Brazil, HS code 721491 is NCM 7214.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.