HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7217.10 – Iron or non-alloy steel; wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished
HS code 7217.10 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished. It is used for low carbon steel wire, high carbon steel wire, annealed wire, bright basic wire and spring wire (uncoated).
What HS 7217.10 covers
This HS code covers basic, uncoated wire made from iron or non-alloy steel, which may or may not be polished. This fundamental product is a cornerstone of numerous industries, serving as a versatile raw material for further processing. Its international trade is driven by demand from manufacturers of fasteners, springs, mesh, cables, and various industrial components. Importers are typically downstream manufacturers who process the wire into finished goods, while exporters are primary steel mills and wire drawing plants. Key considerations in trade include tensile strength, wire diameter, surface finish (polished or unpolished), and the specific steel grade, which dictates its suitability for different applications. It's a high-volume commodity, essential for global industrial supply chains across many sectors.
- Covers
- Low carbon steel wire
- High carbon steel wire
- Annealed wire
- Bright basic wire
- Spring wire (uncoated)
- Welding wire (uncoated)
- Reinforcing wire
- Tie wire (uncoated)
- Examples
- Bekaert uncoated wire
- ArcelorMittal wire rod
- POSCO basic wire
- Nippon Steel wire products
- Liberty Steel uncoated wire
Codes often confused with 7217.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with other wire codes like 721720 or 721730 if the coating status is not clearly identified. The absence of any plating or coating is the defining characteristic here, distinguishing it from coated variants.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721710 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.4% 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 $494M 17% of world exports
- 2 China $385M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $235M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $288M 9.4% of world imports
- 2 United States $228M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 France $210M 6.9% of world imports
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 codes for 7217.10 3
Brazil splits HS 7217.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7217.10.1 With a carbon content of 0.6% or more, by weightCom um teor de carbono igual ou superior a 0,6 %, em peso Group
- 7217.10.11 Tempered high-C wire, min 1,960 MPa, max 2.25 mmCom um teor, em peso, de fósforo inferior a 0,035 % e de enxofre inferior a 0,035 %, temperado e revenido, flecha máxima sem carga de 1 cm em 1 m, resistência à tração igual ou superior a 1.960 MPa e cuja maior dimensão da seção transversal seja inferior ou igual a 2,25 mm
- 7217.10.19 Other uncoated wire, 0.6% carbon or moreOutros
- 7217.10.90 Other uncoated wire, under 0.6% carbonOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.17 →
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 7217.10
What is HS code 721710?
HS code 721710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished. This HS code covers basic, uncoated wire made from iron or non-alloy steel, which may or may not be polished. This fundamental product is a cornerstone of numerous industries, serving as a versatile raw material for further processing. Its international trade is driven by demand from manufacturers of fasteners, springs, mesh, cables, and various industrial components. Importers are typically downstream manufacturers who process the wire into finished goods, while exporters are primary steel mills and wire drawing plants. Key considerations in trade include tensile strength, wire diameter, surface finish (polished or unpolished), and the specific steel grade, which dictates its suitability for different applications. It's a high-volume commodity, essential for global industrial supply chains across many sectors.
What products fall under HS code 721710?
Low carbon steel wire, High carbon steel wire, Annealed wire, Bright basic wire, Spring wire (uncoated), Welding wire (uncoated), Reinforcing wire, Tie wire (uncoated)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721710?
This code is often confused with other wire codes like 721720 or 721730 if the coating status is not clearly identified. The absence of any plating or coating is the defining characteristic here, distinguishing it from coated variants.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721710 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($494M, 17% of world exports), China ($385M) and Germany ($235M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 721710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721710 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($288M, 9.4% of world imports), the United States ($228M) and France ($210M). 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 721710 structured?
HS code 721710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721710?
Brazil splits HS code 721710 into 3 NCM codes: 7217.10.11 (Tempered high-C wire, min 1,960 MPa, max 2.25 mm), 7217.10.19 (Other uncoated wire, 0.6% carbon or more), 7217.10.90 (Other uncoated wire, under 0.6% carbon). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.