Product classification

HS code for Deformed steel bars: 7214.20

Iron or non-alloy steel, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.

Classification of deformed steel bars under HS 7214.20

Deformed steel bars, commonly referred to as rebar, are classified under HS code 7214.20. This classification is governed by the General Interpretative Rules (GIR) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the material composition and the physical state of the product. Chapter 72 covers iron and steel, and heading 7214 is designated for "Other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling." The subheading 7214.20 is highly specific, identifying bars and rods that contain indentations, ribs, grooves, or other deformations produced during the rolling process. These physical features are essential for the product's primary function in the construction industry, where they provide mechanical anchoring when embedded in concrete. To fall under this code, the steel must be non-alloy and must not have undergone cold-finishing or further processing beyond the hot-rolling stage, with the exception of twisting. The classification is determined by the presence of these surface deformations which distinguish them from smooth bars.

Covers
  • Hot-rolled ribbed steel bars
  • Deformed reinforcing bars (rebar)
  • Twisted steel rods for concrete reinforcement
  • High-strength deformed bars
  • Threaded steel bars produced during rolling
Also under 7214.20
  • ArcelorMittal rebar
  • Gerdau rebar
  • Nucor rebar
  • EVRAZ rebar

Codes often confused with 7214.20

Common mistake. Deformed steel bars are frequently misclassified under HS code 7213.91 or 7213.99. These codes refer to bars and rods in irregularly wound coils. If the deformed bars are presented in straight lengths, they must be classified under 7214.20. Another common error is using 7215.50, which covers other bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel that have been cold-formed or cold-finished. If the deformations are added after the hot-rolling process through cold-working, the classification changes. Additionally, if the bars are made of alloy steel, they would be classified under Chapter 7228.

7213.91Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter7213.99Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameter7215.50Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting)72.28Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel

Top exporters and importers of HS 721420 (the code used for deformed steel bars), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721420 (the code used for deformed steel bars) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 6.5% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 721420, not only deformed steel bars.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Türkiye $2.3B
  2. 2 China $1.8B
  3. 3 Oman $884M

World total: $12.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$905M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $794M
  3. 3 Singapore $561M

World total: $13.9B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 deformed steel bars

Brazil classifies deformed steel bars under NCM 7214.20.00: HS 7214.20 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

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 deformed steel bars

What is the HS code for Deformed steel bars?

The HS code for Deformed steel bars is 721420 (Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling). The HS code for deformed steel bars made of non-alloy steel and hot-rolled is 7214.20.

How do I classify Deformed steel bars for customs?

Deformed steel bars is classified under HS code 721420 — Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does the length of the bar affect the HS code?

No, the length does not change the 7214.20 classification, provided the bars are in straight lengths and not in irregularly wound coils.

Which countries are the top exporters of deformed steel bars (HS 721420)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721420 (the code used for deformed steel bars) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($2.3B, 18% of world exports), China ($1.8B) and Oman ($884M). World exports came to about $12.8B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of deformed steel bars (HS 721420)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 721420 (the code used for deformed steel bars) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $905M, 6.5% of world imports), Hong Kong ($794M) and Singapore ($561M). World imports came to about $13.9B, 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.

Is the HS code for Deformed steel bars the same in all countries?

The base HS code 721420 for Deformed steel bars is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for deformed steel bars in Brazil?

In Brazil, deformed steel bars (HS 721420) is classified under NCM 7214.20.00.