HS Code for Steel profiles

Steel profiles are classified under HS code 7216.99. This code is part of Chapter 72 (Iron and Steel) and heading 7216, which covers angles, shapes, and sections of iron or non-alloy steel. According to Note 1(n) to Chapter 72, these are products that do not assume the character of flat-rolled products and do not have a cross-section in the shape of a circle, segment of a circle, oval, isosceles triangle, rectangle, or square. Subheading 7216.99 is a residual category for profiles that have been further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, or those that do not fit into the standard U, I, H, L, or T sections defined in the earlier subheadings. These profiles are often cold-formed or cold-finished from flat-rolled products and are used in various structural, decorative, and industrial applications where specific, non-standard cross-sections are required.

Products Included

• Cold-formed non-alloy steel sections
• Specialized Z-profiles (non-alloy)
• C-channel profiles not elsewhere specified
• Cold-finished steel angles and shapes
• Custom-designed non-alloy structural sections

Common Misclassification

Steel profiles are frequently misclassified under HS codes 7216.10 through 7216.50, which are strictly for standard hot-rolled U, I, H, L, or T sections. If the profile is cold-formed, it must be moved to the 7216.6x or 7216.9x series. Another common error is classification under HS code 7308.90. Heading 7308 is for prepared structures and parts of structures; if the profile has been drilled, bent into a specific structural component, or otherwise prepared for use in a specific building, it moves from Chapter 72 (raw materials) to Chapter 73 (articles of steel).

FAQ

What is the HS code for Steel profiles?

The HS code for non-alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections not elsewhere specified is 7216.99.

What is the difference between 7216 and 7308?

Heading 7216 covers basic shapes and sections (raw materials), while heading 7308 covers profiles that have been further processed into structural components for construction.