Product classification
HS code for Hot-rolled steel bars: 7214.99
Iron or non-alloy steel, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Classification of hot-rolled steel bars under HS 7214.99
Hot-rolled steel bars of non-alloy steel are classified under HS code 7214.99 when they do not meet the specific criteria of other subheadings within heading 7214. This heading covers bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded. Subheading 7214.99 is used for products that are not of rectangular (including square) cross-section and are not specifically defined as free-cutting steel or containing indentations, ribs, or grooves (which would fall under 7214.20). To be classified here, the steel must be "non-alloy," meaning it does not contain alloying elements in the proportions specified in Note 1(f) to Chapter 72. These bars are fundamental to the construction and manufacturing industries, serving as raw material for various machined parts, structural supports, and industrial components. The "not further worked" clause is vital; any additional processing like cold-finishing or grinding would move the product to heading 7215.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled non-alloy steel round bars
- Hot-rolled non-alloy steel hexagonal bars
- Non-alloy steel rods in straight lengths, hot-rolled
- Hot-extruded non-alloy steel bars of various cross-sections
- Also under 7214.99
- SSAB hot-rolled square bars
- Outokumpu round bars
- Nucor steel sections
- Tata Steel general purpose bars
Codes often confused with 7214.99
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 7214.91, which is for bars with a rectangular (other than square) cross-section. It is also frequently misclassified under 7213.91 if the product is in coils rather than straight lengths. Furthermore, if the steel contains enough alloying elements, it must be moved to 7228.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721499 (the code used for hot-rolled steel bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721499 (the code used for hot-rolled steel bars) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.3% 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 721499, not only hot-rolled steel bars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $796M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $336M 10% of world exports
- 3 Bulgaria $234M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $297M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $245M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $165M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 hot-rolled steel bars
Brazil splits HS 7214.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7214.99.10Round bars, hot-rolled/drawn/extruded, non-alloy
- 7214.99.90Square or other bars, hot-rolled/drawn/extruded
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 hot-rolled steel bars
What is the HS code for Hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for Hot-rolled steel bars is 721499 (Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section). The HS code for non-alloy hot-rolled steel bars that are not rectangular and not otherwise specified is 7214.99.
How do I classify Hot-rolled steel bars for customs?
Hot-rolled steel bars is classified under HS code 721499 — Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can rebar be classified under 7214.99?
Generally, no. Concrete reinforcing bars (rebar) with indentations, ribs, or grooves are specifically classified under HS code 7214.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-rolled steel bars (HS 721499)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721499 (the code used for hot-rolled steel bars) in UN Comtrade data were China ($796M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($336M) and Bulgaria ($234M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 hot-rolled steel bars (HS 721499)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721499 (the code used for hot-rolled steel bars) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($297M, 9.3% of world imports), Thailand ($245M) and Czechia ($165M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Hot-rolled steel bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721499 for Hot-rolled 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 hot-rolled steel bars in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721499 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for hot-rolled steel bars depends on the product's details: 7214.99.10 (Round bars, hot-rolled/drawn/extruded, non-alloy), 7214.99.90 (Square or other bars, hot-rolled/drawn/extruded).