HS Code 73.25 – Iron or steel; cast articles

HS code 7325 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or steel; cast articles. Heading 7325 is a specific classification for 'other cast articles of iron or steel.' This is a residual category within Chapter 73, designed to capture articles made by the casting process (e.g., sand casting, die casting, investment casting) from iron or steel, which are not more specifically classified elsewhere in Chapter 73 or other chapters of the Harmonized System. This heading covers a vast array of goods, ranging from heavy industrial components to everyday utility items, provided they are produced by casting. The defining characteristic is the manufacturing method – casting – and the material – iron or steel. It explicitly excludes articles that have undergone substantial further processing beyond basic finishing, or those that are specifically defined by their function in other headings (e.g., cast iron radiators in 7322, cast iron cookware in 7323). For trade compliance, understanding this heading is crucial for correctly classifying rough castings, semi-finished cast components, and finished cast articles that lack a more precise classification. Its importance lies in capturing articles where the casting process is the primary defining characteristic.

Cast iron manhole covers, cast iron grates, cast iron pipe fittings (rough castings, unmachined), cast iron counterweights, cast steel railway track components (e.g., chairs, baseplates), cast iron machine bases (rough castings), cast steel valve bodies (unmachined), cast iron engine blocks (rough castings), cast steel pump housings (unmachined), cast iron decorative fencing components, cast steel anchor chains (large industrial), cast iron stove grates, cast steel gear blanks, cast iron furnace parts (non-electrical), cast steel vehicle suspension components (rough castings), cast iron bollards, cast iron drainage channels, cast steel mining equipment parts, cast iron lamp posts (rough castings), cast iron weights for scales, cast steel propeller blanks, cast iron flue pipes (rough).

A common mistake is classifying articles here that are more specifically covered elsewhere, such as cast iron radiators (7322), cast iron cookware (7323), or specific cast pipe fittings that are machined or threaded (7307). Another error is confusing cast articles with those made by other processes like forging, stamping, or fabricating, which would typically fall under 7326 (if not more specific). The key is to confirm the manufacturing process is indeed casting and that no other HS heading provides a more specific description for the finished article.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 7325 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 18% of world exports), India ($1.2B) and France ($582M). World exports came to about $8.1B, 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.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 7325 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($700M, 11% of world imports), Italy ($532M) and the United States ($530M). World imports came to about $6.6B, 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.

HS code 7325 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 73 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (25) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.