Product classification
HS code for Steel profile tube: 7306.69
Iron or steel (excluding cast iron), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section).
Classification of steel profile tube under HS 7306.69
Steel profile tubes are classified under HS code 7306.69. This classification applies to tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles that are welded and have a non-circular cross-section. Heading 7306 covers other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed) of iron or steel. Within this heading, subheading 7306.69 is a residual category for profiles that are not square or rectangular. To fall under this code, the product must be hollow, distinguishing it from solid profiles found in Chapter 72. The manufacturing process usually involves forming a flat-rolled steel strip into the desired shape and welding the longitudinal seam. These tubes are used in architectural applications, furniture manufacturing, and specialized machinery frames where non-standard geometric shapes like ovals or triangles are required for aesthetic or structural reasons.
- Covers
- Welded oval steel tubes
- Elliptical hollow steel sections
- Triangular welded steel profiles
- D-shaped welded steel tubes
- Non-standard geometric hollow sections (welded)
- Also under 7306.69
- Benteler Automotive custom profiles
- ThyssenKrupp specialized sections
- Valmont Industries custom poles
- Marcegaglia special profiles
Codes often confused with 7306.69
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 7306.61, which is specifically for tubes of square or rectangular cross-section. Importers often use 7306.61 for all shaped tubes, but 7306.69 is mandatory for any other polygon or curved non-circular shape. Another error is using HS code 7304.90, which is reserved for seamless tubes and hollow profiles. If the profile has a visible or internal weld seam, it cannot be classified under 7304. Finally, solid profiles are often confused with hollow ones; solid shapes must be classified under heading 7216.
Top exporters and importers of HS 730669 (the code used for steel profile tube), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 730669 (the code used for steel profile tube) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 24% 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 730669, not only steel profile tube.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $128M 30% of world exports
- 2 Austria $99M 23% of world exports
- 3 Italy $41M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $427M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $130M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $50M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $45M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $546M 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 profile tube
Brazil classifies steel profile tube under NCM 7306.69.00: HS 7306.69 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 profile tube
What is the HS code for Steel profile tube?
The HS code for Steel profile tube is 730669 (Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section)). The HS code for welded steel profile tubes with non-circular and non-rectangular cross-sections is 7306.69.
How do I classify Steel profile tube for customs?
Steel profile tube is classified under HS code 730669 — Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover seamless profile tubes?
No, seamless profile tubes are classified under heading 7304, specifically 7304.90 for non-circular shapes.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel profile tube (HS 730669)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 730669 (the code used for steel profile tube) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($128M, 30% of world exports), Austria ($99M) and Italy ($41M). World exports came to about $427M, 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 profile tube (HS 730669)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 730669 (the code used for steel profile tube) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($130M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($50M) and the United States ($45M). World imports came to about $546M, 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 profile tube the same in all countries?
The base HS code 730669 for Steel profile tube 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 profile tube in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel profile tube (HS 730669) is classified under NCM 7306.69.00.