Product classification
HS code for Fabricated steel: 7308.90
Iron or steel, structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Classification of fabricated steel under HS 7308.90
Fabricated steel components used in construction and engineering are classified under HS code 7308.90. Heading 7308 covers structures and parts of structures made of iron or steel. While specific subheadings exist for bridges (7308.10), towers (7308.20), and doors or windows (7308.30), 7308.90 serves as the residual category for "other" fabricated structural elements. For an item to be classified here, it must have been "worked" beyond the stage of simple raw materials found in Chapter 72. This means the steel has been drilled, bent, notched, welded, or otherwise prepared for use in a specific structure. These components are identifiable as parts of a permanent structure, such as a building framework, roofing system, or industrial platform. The classification is based on GRI 1 and the specific exclusion of raw steel shapes that have not been further prepared for structural use. This code is essential for the construction industry, as it distinguishes between raw materials and value-added engineering components, which often carry different trade regulations and anti-dumping duties.
- Covers
- Fabricated steel beams with pre-drilled holes
- Steel frameworks for warehouses
- Fabricated plates and sections for buildings
- Steel columns and pillars for construction
- Assembled steel trusses and joists
- Also under 7308.90
- ArcelorMittal structural steel
- Nucor structural steel
- Tata Steel structural sections
- BlueScope Steel building components
Codes often confused with 7308.90
Common mistake. Fabricated steel is frequently misclassified under Chapter 72 (e.g., 7216 for angles, shapes, and sections). However, Chapter 72 is only for raw or semi-finished steel that has not been worked for a specific structural purpose. Another common error is using 7326, which is the "catch-all" code for other articles of iron or steel. 7326 should only be used if the item is not a part of a structure. Additionally, parts of machinery should be classified in Chapter 84 rather than 7308.
Top exporters and importers of HS 730890 (the code used for fabricated steel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 730890 (the code used for fabricated steel) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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 730890, not only fabricated steel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $20.8B 35% of world exports
- 2 Poland $3.9B 6.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $3.5B 6.0% of world exports
World total: $59.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.3B 10% of world imports
- 2 Germany $3.7B 7.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.0B 3.8% of world imports
World total: $51.1B 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 fabricated steel
Brazil splits HS 7308.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7308.90.10Plates, bars, sections and tubes for structures
- 7308.90.90Other iron or steel structures and parts
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 fabricated steel
What is the HS code for Fabricated steel?
The HS code for Fabricated steel is 730890 (Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308).
How do I classify Fabricated steel for customs?
Fabricated steel is classified under HS code 730890 — Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for fabricated steel structures?
The HS code for fabricated steel structures and parts not specifically listed elsewhere is 7308.90.
Are raw steel I-beams included in this code?
No, raw steel I-beams that have not been drilled, welded, or further fabricated are classified in Chapter 72, typically under heading 7216.
Which countries are the top exporters of fabricated steel (HS 730890)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 730890 (the code used for fabricated steel) in UN Comtrade data were China ($20.8B, 35% of world exports), Poland ($3.9B) and Germany ($3.5B). World exports came to about $59.2B, 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 fabricated steel (HS 730890)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 730890 (the code used for fabricated steel) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.3B, 10% of world imports), Germany ($3.7B) and the United Kingdom ($2.0B). World imports came to about $51.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Fabricated steel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 730890 for Fabricated steel 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 fabricated steel in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 730890 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for fabricated steel depends on the product's details: 7308.90.10 (Plates, bars, sections and tubes for structures), 7308.90.90 (Other iron or steel structures and parts).