HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7215.90 – Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215
HS code 7215.90 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215. It is used for special profile steel bars, surface-treated steel rods, custom-shaped steel bars, non-standard cold-finished rods and coated steel bars.
What HS 7215.90 covers
This 'basket' HS code serves as a residual category for iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 7215. This implies they might possess unique shapes, specialized surface treatments, or processing methods that don't fit the more defined categories like free-cutting or standard cold-formed. International trade in these items is often driven by niche industrial applications requiring custom specifications or unusual characteristics. Importers typically include specialized manufacturers and fabricators seeking bespoke steel solutions, while exporters are often smaller, more flexible steel processors or custom mills. Accurate classification requires a thorough understanding of the product's specific features to ensure it genuinely falls outside other more precise codes within Chapter 72.
- Covers
- Special profile steel bars
- Surface-treated steel rods
- Custom-shaped steel bars
- Non-standard cold-finished rods
- Coated steel bars
- Alloyed non-alloy steel rods
- Textured steel bars.
- Examples
- Custom profiles for window frames
- specialized rebar
- unique architectural steel elements
- specific automotive components
- custom machinery parts.
Codes often confused with 7215.90
Common mistake. As a residual category, misclassification often occurs by incorrectly placing items here that belong in 721510 or 721550, or even in other headings like 7214 if the processing or specific characteristics aren't fully understood.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721590 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 17% 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 India $115M 19% of world exports
- 2 France $73M 12% of world exports
- 3 Romania $69M 11% of world exports
World total: $611M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $122M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $57M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$36M 5.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $709M 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 codes for 7215.90 2
Brazil splits HS 7215.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7215.90.10 Other non-alloy bars, 0.6% carbon or lessCom um teor de carbono inferior ou igual a 0,6 %, em peso
- 7215.90.90 Other non-alloy bars, over 0.6% carbonOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.15 →
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 7215.90
What is HS code 721590?
HS code 721590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215. This 'basket' HS code serves as a residual category for iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 7215. This implies they might possess unique shapes, specialized surface treatments, or processing methods that don't fit the more defined categories like free-cutting or standard cold-formed. International trade in these items is often driven by niche industrial applications requiring custom specifications or unusual characteristics. Importers typically include specialized manufacturers and fabricators seeking bespoke steel solutions, while exporters are often smaller, more flexible steel processors or custom mills. Accurate classification requires a thorough understanding of the product's specific features to ensure it genuinely falls outside other more precise codes within Chapter 72.
What products fall under HS code 721590?
Special profile steel bars, surface-treated steel rods, custom-shaped steel bars, non-standard cold-finished rods, coated steel bars, alloyed non-alloy steel rods, textured steel bars.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721590?
As a residual category, misclassification often occurs by incorrectly placing items here that belong in 721510 or 721550, or even in other headings like 7214 if the processing or specific characteristics aren't fully understood.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721590 in UN Comtrade data were India ($115M, 19% of world exports), France ($73M) and Romania ($69M). World exports came to about $611M, 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 721590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721590 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($122M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($57M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $36M). World imports came to about $709M, 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 721590 structured?
HS code 721590 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721590?
Brazil splits HS code 721590 into 2 NCM codes: 7215.90.10 (Other non-alloy bars, 0.6% carbon or less), 7215.90.90 (Other non-alloy bars, over 0.6% carbon). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.