HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7326.90 – Iron or steel; articles n.e.c. in heading 7326
HS code 7326.90 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or steel, articles n.e.c. in heading 7326. It is used for metal clamps, custom fabricated brackets, steel shelving units, industrial gratings and machinery guards.
What HS 7326.90 covers
This is the ultimate residual category for all other articles of iron or steel not specified elsewhere in Chapter 73. It encompasses an incredibly diverse range of manufactured goods, from small components to complex assemblies, serving virtually every industry imaginable. This code captures custom fabrications, specialized tools, miscellaneous hardware, and unique metal products that don't fit into more specific classifications. International trade in these 'other' articles is vast and complex, reflecting global industrial activity and consumer demand for a myriad of metal items. Importers are typically countries with broad manufacturing bases and diverse consumer markets, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are often nations with strong metalworking capabilities and flexible manufacturing sectors, with China being the overwhelming leader. The trade highlights the sheer breadth of applications for iron and steel.
- Covers
- Metal clamps
- Custom fabricated brackets
- Steel shelving units
- Industrial gratings
- Machinery guards
- Hand tools (non-electric)
- Decorative metal art
- Steel furniture frames
- Fireplace tools
- Anchor bolts
- Examples
- Fastenal (various fasteners/brackets)
- Grainger (industrial hardware)
- IKEA (steel furniture frames)
- Bosch (some hand tools)
- Lincoln Electric (welding fixtures)
Codes often confused with 7326.90
Common mistake. This code is a common 'catch-all' and can be confused with almost any other 73xx code if the article has a more specific classification, or even 82xx (tools) or 83xx (miscellaneous metal articles) if not clearly iron/steel.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 732690, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 732690 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.0% 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 $14.9B 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $5.8B 9.3% of world exports
- 3 United States $5.8B 9.3% of world exports
World total: $62.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $5.4B 9.0% of world imports
- 2 United States $5.2B 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $4.2B 7.0% of world imports
World total: $59.8B 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 7326.90 3
Brazil splits HS 7326.90 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7326.90.10 Nickel steel elliptical heads for gas containersCalotas elípticas de aço ao níquel, segundo Norma ASME SA 353, do tipo utilizado na fabricação de recipientes para gases comprimidos ou liquefeitos
- 7326.90.20 Iron or steel discs for minting coinsDiscos próprios para cunhagem de moedas
- 7326.90.90 Other iron or steel articles, not listed elsewhereOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.26 →
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 7326.90
What is HS code 732690?
HS code 732690 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or steel; articles n.e.c. in heading 7326. This is the ultimate residual category for all other articles of iron or steel not specified elsewhere in Chapter 73. It encompasses an incredibly diverse range of manufactured goods, from small components to complex assemblies, serving virtually every industry imaginable. This code captures custom fabrications, specialized tools, miscellaneous hardware, and unique metal products that don't fit into more specific classifications. International trade in these 'other' articles is vast and complex, reflecting global industrial activity and consumer demand for a myriad of metal items. Importers are typically countries with broad manufacturing bases and diverse consumer markets, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are often nations with strong metalworking capabilities and flexible manufacturing sectors, with China being the overwhelming leader. The trade highlights the sheer breadth of applications for iron and steel.
What products fall under HS code 732690?
Metal clamps, custom fabricated brackets, steel shelving units, industrial gratings, machinery guards, hand tools (non-electric), decorative metal art, steel furniture frames, fireplace tools, anchor bolts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 732690?
This code is a common 'catch-all' and can be confused with almost any other 73xx code if the article has a more specific classification, or even 82xx (tools) or 83xx (miscellaneous metal articles) if not clearly iron/steel.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 732690?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 732690 in UN Comtrade data were China ($14.9B, 24% of world exports), Germany ($5.8B) and the United States ($5.8B). World exports came to about $62.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 732690?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 732690 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($5.4B, 9.0% of world imports), the United States ($5.2B) and Thailand ($4.2B). World imports came to about $59.8B, 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 732690 structured?
HS code 732690 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) 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 732690?
Brazil splits HS code 732690 into 3 NCM codes: 7326.90.10 (Nickel steel elliptical heads for gas containers), 7326.90.20 (Iron or steel discs for minting coins), 7326.90.90 (Other iron or steel articles, not listed elsewhere). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.