Product classification
HS code for Steel pipe bends: 7307.92
Iron or steel, tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel.
Classification of steel pipe bends under HS 7307.92
Steel pipe bends are classified under HS code 7307.92 because they fall within Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel, and specifically under heading 7307, which encompasses tube or pipe fittings. The classification logic follows General Interpretative Rule (GIR) 1, identifying the product as a fitting rather than a pipe itself. Subheading 7307.92 is designated for threaded elbows, bends, and sleeves made of iron or non-alloy steel. To qualify for this specific code, the bend must be threaded; non-threaded or butt-welding bends are classified elsewhere. These components are essential in piping systems to change the direction of fluid flow. The material must be iron or non-alloy steel, as stainless steel variants are excluded from this specific subheading. The manufacturing process typically involves bending a straight pipe section and then machining threads onto the ends to facilitate mechanical connection within a pressurized or gravity-fed system.
- Covers
- Threaded 90-degree steel bends
- Threaded 45-degree steel bends
- Non-alloy steel threaded return bends
- Threaded short radius and long radius bends
- Carbon steel threaded pipe sleeves
- Also under 7307.92
- Anvil International threaded fittings
- Mueller Co. threaded fittings
- Victaulic threaded fittings
- Parker Hannifin threaded fittings
Codes often confused with 7307.92
Common mistake. A frequent error is misclassifying these items under HS code 7307.22, which is reserved exclusively for stainless steel threaded elbows and bends. Another common mistake involves HS code 7307.93, which covers butt-welding fittings; if the bend is intended to be welded rather than screwed, 7307.93 is the correct designation. Additionally, if the bend is part of a specific machine or vehicle and is not a general-purpose fitting, it might be erroneously classified under Section XVI or XVII, though Note 2 to Section XV generally directs these back to 7307.
Top exporters and importers of HS 730792 (the code used for steel pipe bends), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 730792 (the code used for steel pipe bends) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 730792, not only steel pipe bends.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $235M 15% of world exports
- 2 United States $198M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $154M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $475M 29% of world imports
- 2 Canada $134M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $110M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 code for steel pipe bends
Brazil classifies steel pipe bends under NCM 7307.92.00: HS 7307.92 with 00 added.
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 steel pipe bends
What is the HS code for Steel pipe bends?
The HS code for Steel pipe bends is 730792 (Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel). The HS code for threaded steel pipe bends made of iron or non-alloy steel is 7307.92.
How do I classify Steel pipe bends for customs?
Steel pipe bends is classified under HS code 730792 — Iron or steel; tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include galvanized steel bends?
Yes, as long as the base material is non-alloy steel and the fitting is threaded, galvanized steel bends remain under 7307.92.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel pipe bends (HS 730792)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 730792 (the code used for steel pipe bends) in UN Comtrade data were China ($235M, 15% of world exports), the United States ($198M) and Italy ($154M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 steel pipe bends (HS 730792)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 730792 (the code used for steel pipe bends) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($475M, 29% of world imports), Canada ($134M) and Mexico ($110M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 Steel pipe bends the same in all countries?
The base HS code 730792 for Steel pipe bends 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 steel pipe bends in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel pipe bends (HS 730792) is classified under NCM 7307.92.00.