HS Code for Stamped steel products

The classification 7326.19 applies to a broad range of iron or steel articles that are forged or stamped but not further worked, excluding the grinding balls covered by 7326.11. This is a residual sub-heading within the forged and stamped category of heading 7326. To qualify for this code, the article must be in a state where it has been shaped by a stamping press or forging hammer but has not yet been subjected to finishing processes like drilling, threading, or complex machining that would turn it into a specific identifiable part of a machine or structure. If the item is a finished component, it may be classified according to its function (e.g., as a part of a vehicle in Chapter 87). However, as a semi-finished stamped article of steel, 7326.19 is the appropriate classification under GRI 1 and 6. This code is vital for industrial suppliers who provide raw stamped shapes to manufacturers for further processing.

Products Included

• Stamped steel brackets (not further worked)
• Forged steel hooks (rough state)
• Stamped industrial blanks
• Forged rings without machining
• Stamped steel plates for further manufacturing

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 7326.90, which is for "other" articles of steel that are finished or have been further worked (e.g., turned, milled, or coated). If the stamped product has been galvanized or painted, it might still fall here if the "further working" is considered minor, but usually, 7326.90 is the catch-all for finished goods. Another confusion arises with 8708 for automotive stampings; if the part is identifiable solely as a car part, Chapter 87 takes precedence over Chapter 73.

FAQ

What is the HS code for stamped steel products?

The HS code for stamped steel products that are not further worked is 7326.19.

When should I use 7326.90 instead of 7326.19?

Use 7326.90 if the steel article has been finished, machined, or worked beyond the initial stamping or forging process.