HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7301.10 – Iron or steel; sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements
HS code 7301.10 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or steel, sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements. It is used for hot-rolled sheet piles, cold-formed sheet piles, Z-type sheet piles, U-type sheet piles and straight web sheet piles.
What HS 7301.10 covers
This HS code covers iron or steel sheet piling, which are specialized structural elements used extensively in civil engineering and construction. These profiles, often Z-shaped, U-shaped, or straight web, are designed to interlock with each other to form continuous walls. They are driven into the ground to create retaining walls for excavations, cofferdams for dewatering construction sites, quay walls for port infrastructure, and foundations for various structures. The 'whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements' clause indicates that minor fabrication does not alter its classification. International trade in sheet piling is directly linked to global infrastructure development, coastal protection projects, and urban construction. Major importers are typically countries with significant ongoing civil engineering works, while exporters are large steel manufacturers with rolling capabilities for these heavy, specialized sections.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled sheet piles
- Cold-formed sheet piles
- Z-type sheet piles
- U-type sheet piles
- Straight web sheet piles
- Corner sheet piles
- Box sheet piles
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal sheet piles
- JFE Steel sheet piles
- ThyssenKrupp sheet piling
- Nippon Steel sheet piles
Codes often confused with 7301.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with other structural sections like 730120 (welded angles, shapes) or 7216 (non-alloy structural sections) if its specific 'piling' function and interlocking design are not recognized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 730110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 730110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 21% 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 $661M 39% of world exports
- 2 Luxembourg $482M 28% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $146M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $359M 21% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $175M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $112M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 7301.10
Brazil does not split HS 7301.10: its NCM code is 7301.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.01 →
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 7301.10
What is HS code 730110?
HS code 730110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or steel; sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements. This HS code covers iron or steel sheet piling, which are specialized structural elements used extensively in civil engineering and construction. These profiles, often Z-shaped, U-shaped, or straight web, are designed to interlock with each other to form continuous walls. They are driven into the ground to create retaining walls for excavations, cofferdams for dewatering construction sites, quay walls for port infrastructure, and foundations for various structures. The 'whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements' clause indicates that minor fabrication does not alter its classification. International trade in sheet piling is directly linked to global infrastructure development, coastal protection projects, and urban construction. Major importers are typically countries with significant ongoing civil engineering works, while exporters are large steel manufacturers with rolling capabilities for these heavy, specialized sections.
What products fall under HS code 730110?
Hot-rolled sheet piles, Cold-formed sheet piles, Z-type sheet piles, U-type sheet piles, Straight web sheet piles, Corner sheet piles, Box sheet piles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 730110?
Can be confused with other structural sections like 730120 (welded angles, shapes) or 7216 (non-alloy structural sections) if its specific 'piling' function and interlocking design are not recognized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 730110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 730110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($661M, 39% of world exports), Luxembourg ($482M) and Czechia ($146M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 730110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 730110 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($359M, 21% of world imports), the Netherlands ($175M) and Germany ($112M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 730110 structured?
HS code 730110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) 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 730110?
In Brazil, HS code 730110 is NCM 7301.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.