HS Code for Steel bars

Classification under HS code 7215.90 is determined by the manufacturing process and the material composition of the product. This code specifically covers bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel that have been cold-formed or cold-finished and do not fall under other specific headings in Chapter 72. Unlike hot-rolled products, these bars undergo further processing at room temperature, such as cold-drawing, grinding, or polishing, to achieve precise dimensions and improved surface finishes. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere classified) designation ensures that specialized cold-finished bars that are not specifically mentioned in headings 7215.10 through 7215.50 are captured here. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), the classification is first determined by the heading (7215) and then by the subheading (7215.90). The material must meet the definition of "non-alloy steel" as per the Chapter 72 notes, meaning it does not contain alloying elements in proportions exceeding specific limits, such as 1.65% manganese or 0.6% silicon. If the product has been further worked beyond cold-finishing, such as being perforated or twisted, it remains here unless it takes on the character of an article classified elsewhere in the tariff schedule.

Products Included

• Cold-drawn steel bars
• Centerless ground steel rods
• Polished steel shafts
• Cold-rolled non-alloy bars
• Precision-ground steel rods
• Turned and polished steel bars

Common Misclassification

Steel bars are frequently misclassified under 7214, which covers hot-rolled bars that have not been cold-finished. If the bar is made of stainless steel, it must be classified under 7222. Furthermore, if the bar is further worked into a specific structural component, it might fall under 7308. Confusion also occurs with 7213, which is reserved for bars and rods in irregularly wound coils.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Steel bars?

The HS code for cold-finished or cold-formed bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel, not elsewhere specified, is 7215.90.

What is the difference between 7214 and 7215?

Heading 7214 is used for bars that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, while heading 7215 is for bars that have been cold-finished or cold-formed.