HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7216.32 – Iron or non-alloy steel; I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more

HS code 7216.32 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more. It is used for large steel I-beams, hot-rolled I-girders, structural I-sections, wide flange beams and universal beams.

What HS 7216.32 covers

This category includes substantial I-shaped structural sections, commonly known as I-beams or girders, made from iron or non-alloy steel. These profiles are produced through hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extrusion, and are characterized by a height of 80mm or more. These robust sections are critical in large-scale construction, civil engineering, and heavy industrial applications, offering excellent strength and load-bearing capabilities. Importers are typically major construction companies, infrastructure project developers, and manufacturers of heavy industrial equipment. Exporters are global steel giants with extensive rolling mill capacities. Trade involves significant quantities, strict adherence to engineering specifications, and complex logistics for transportation, underpinning major construction and industrial developments worldwide.

Covers
  • Large steel I-beams
  • Hot-rolled I-girders
  • Structural I-sections
  • Wide flange beams
  • Universal beams
  • Standard I-beams
  • Heavy I-girders.
Examples
  • Skyscraper frames
  • bridge main girders
  • factory building supports
  • crane runways
  • heavy machinery foundations
  • stadium structures.

Codes often confused with 7216.32

Common mistake. Can be confused with smaller I-sections under 721610 if the height dimension (80mm or more) is overlooked. Also, U or H sections (721631, 721633) are distinct shapes.

7216.10Iron or non-alloy steel; U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm7216.31Iron or non-alloy steel; U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more7216.33Iron or non-alloy steel; H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more

Top exporters and importers of HS code 721632, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721632 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% 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. 1 Spain $777M
  2. 2 Germany $282M
  3. 3 Türkiye $272M

World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 France $324M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $212M
  3. 3 United States $126M

World total: $3.0B 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 7216.32

Brazil does not split HS 7216.32: its NCM code is 7216.32.00.

  1. 7216.32.00 I sections, hot-rolled, 80 mm high or morePerfis em I

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.16 →

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 7216.32

What is HS code 721632?

HS code 721632 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more. This category includes substantial I-shaped structural sections, commonly known as I-beams or girders, made from iron or non-alloy steel. These profiles are produced through hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extrusion, and are characterized by a height of 80mm or more. These robust sections are critical in large-scale construction, civil engineering, and heavy industrial applications, offering excellent strength and load-bearing capabilities. Importers are typically major construction companies, infrastructure project developers, and manufacturers of heavy industrial equipment. Exporters are global steel giants with extensive rolling mill capacities. Trade involves significant quantities, strict adherence to engineering specifications, and complex logistics for transportation, underpinning major construction and industrial developments worldwide.

What products fall under HS code 721632?

Large steel I-beams, hot-rolled I-girders, structural I-sections, wide flange beams, universal beams, standard I-beams, heavy I-girders.

What are common misclassifications for HS code 721632?

Can be confused with smaller I-sections under 721610 if the height dimension (80mm or more) is overlooked. Also, U or H sections (721631, 721633) are distinct shapes.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721632?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721632 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($777M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($282M) and Türkiye ($272M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 721632?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721632 in UN Comtrade data were France ($324M, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($212M) and the United States ($126M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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 721632 structured?

HS code 721632 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721632?

In Brazil, HS code 721632 is NCM 7216.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.