HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7214.99 – Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section
HS code 7214.99 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, other than of rectangular cross-section. It is used for square steel bars, round steel bars, hexagonal steel bars, octagonal steel bars and structural profiles.
What HS 7214.99 covers
This code serves as a residual category for hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not elsewhere specified in heading 7214, and specifically 'other than of rectangular cross-section'. This includes common shapes like square, round, hexagonal, and octagonal bars, provided they don't fall into the more specific categories like deformed or free-cutting steel. These are fundamental industrial materials, widely used across a vast array of sectors, from general engineering and construction to automotive and agricultural machinery. Importers and exporters are diverse, reflecting the broad utility of these basic steel forms in global manufacturing and infrastructure. Trade volumes are consistently high due to their essential nature.
- Covers
- Square steel bars
- Round steel bars
- Hexagonal steel bars
- Octagonal steel bars
- Structural profiles
- General purpose steel rods
- Shafting steel
- Examples
- SSAB hot-rolled square bars
- Outokumpu round bars
- Nucor steel sections
- Tata Steel general purpose bars
Codes often confused with 7214.99
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 721491 (rectangular bars) or 721410 (general bars without specific features), requiring careful attention to cross-section shape and absence of other specific characteristics.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721499, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721499 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.3% 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 $796M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $336M 10% of world exports
- 3 Bulgaria $234M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $297M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $245M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $165M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 7214.99 2
Brazil splits HS 7214.99 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7214.99.10 Round bars, hot-rolled/drawn/extruded, non-alloyDe seção circular
- 7214.99.90 Square or other bars, hot-rolled/drawn/extrudedOutras
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 7214.99
What is HS code 721499?
HS code 721499 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, other than of rectangular cross-section. This code serves as a residual category for hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not elsewhere specified in heading 7214, and specifically 'other than of rectangular cross-section'. This includes common shapes like square, round, hexagonal, and octagonal bars, provided they don't fall into the more specific categories like deformed or free-cutting steel. These are fundamental industrial materials, widely used across a vast array of sectors, from general engineering and construction to automotive and agricultural machinery. Importers and exporters are diverse, reflecting the broad utility of these basic steel forms in global manufacturing and infrastructure. Trade volumes are consistently high due to their essential nature.
What products fall under HS code 721499?
Square steel bars, round steel bars, hexagonal steel bars, octagonal steel bars, structural profiles, general purpose steel rods, shafting steel
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721499?
This code is often confused with 721491 (rectangular bars) or 721410 (general bars without specific features), requiring careful attention to cross-section shape and absence of other specific characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721499?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721499 in UN Comtrade data were China ($796M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($336M) and Bulgaria ($234M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 721499?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721499 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($297M, 9.3% of world imports), Thailand ($245M) and Czechia ($165M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 721499 structured?
HS code 721499 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721499?
Brazil splits HS code 721499 into 2 NCM codes: 7214.99.10 (Round bars, hot-rolled/drawn/extruded, non-alloy), 7214.99.90 (Square or other bars, hot-rolled/drawn/extruded). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.