HS Code for Steel flat bars

HS code 7214.91 applies to hot-rolled bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel that have a rectangular (other than square) cross-section. This classification is part of Chapter 72, which covers the primary forms and basic products of the iron and steel industry. Heading 7214 is dedicated to bars and rods that have not been further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded. The "flat bar" designation specifically refers to products where the width is significantly greater than the thickness, forming a rectangular profile. The distinction between 7214 and other headings like 7215 is the state of the steel; 7214 is for hot-finished products, whereas 7215 is for cold-finished or cold-drawn products. The carbon content must also be below the thresholds for alloy steel to remain within the 7214 category. These bars are widely used in construction, manufacturing, and general engineering. The classification requires that the product does not meet the definition of "flat-rolled products" (which are usually wider and found in 7208-7212) and that it is not coiled (which would fall under 7213).

Products Included

• Hot-rolled carbon steel flat bars
• Rectangular cross-section bars (non-square)
• Forged steel flat bars not further worked
• Hot-extruded non-alloy steel flats
• Hot-drawn rectangular bars

Common Misclassification

Steel flat bars are often misclassified under 7216, which covers angles, shapes, and sections. However, 7216 is reserved for products where the cross-section is not a simple rectangle, circle, or square (e.g., L-beams, I-beams). Another common error is using 7215.50 for flat bars that have been cold-finished; 7214.91 is strictly for hot-worked products. Additionally, if the width of the bar exceeds certain limits relative to its thickness, it may be classified as a flat-rolled product under 7208, depending on the specific dimensions defined in the Chapter 72 legal notes.

FAQ

What is the HS code for steel flat bars?

The HS code for hot-rolled flat bars of iron or non-alloy steel is 7214.91.

What is the difference between 7214 and 7215?

Heading 7214 is for products that are hot-rolled or forged, while 7215 is for products that have been cold-finished or cold-drawn.