HS Code for Stainless steel rod in coil

Stainless steel rod in coil is classified under HS code 7221.00. This heading is dedicated to bars and rods of stainless steel that have been hot-rolled and are presented in the form of irregularly wound coils. The classification is determined by three primary factors: the material (stainless steel), the manufacturing process (hot-rolled), and the physical form (irregularly wound coils). According to the Chapter 72 notes, bars and rods are solid products which do not conform to the definitions of flat-rolled products or wire. The \"irregularly wound coils\" aspect is a critical legal distinction; it refers to products that are coiled in overlapping layers, typically for ease of transport to a facility where they will be straightened or drawn into wire. The stainless steel must contain at least 10.5% chromium by weight. Because this heading is a single-level 4-digit heading that is not further subdivided in many tariffs, 7221.00 covers all such hot-rolled coiled products regardless of their cross-sectional shape, provided they are not further worked than hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extruding.

Products Included

• Hot-rolled stainless steel wire rod in coils
• Irregularly wound coils of stainless steel bars
• Hot-rolled stainless steel rounds in coils
• Stainless steel rods in coils for further cold-drawing
• Extruded stainless steel rods in coils

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 7223.00, which covers stainless steel wire. While both are in coils, wire is typically cold-formed, whereas 7221.00 is specifically for hot-rolled products. Another common error is using 7222, which is for bars and rods in straight lengths. If the product is not in an irregularly wound coil, it cannot be classified under 7221.00. Additionally, if the product is flat-rolled (width significantly greater than thickness), it must be classified under 7219 or 7220, even if it is in a coil.

FAQ

What is the HS code for stainless steel rod in coil?

The HS code is 7221.00. This applies specifically to hot-rolled stainless steel bars and rods presented in irregularly wound coils.

What is the difference between 7221 and 7223?

Heading 7221 is for hot-rolled rods in coils, while heading 7223 is for stainless steel wire, which is generally cold-drawn or cold-formed.