Product classification
HS code for Steel T-sections: 7216.22
Iron or non-alloy steel, T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height less than 80mm.
Classification of steel T-sections under HS 7216.22
Steel T-sections with a height of less than 80 mm are classified under HS code 7216.22. This classification is specific to iron or non-alloy steel products that have been hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded. The T-section, or T-bar, consists of a horizontal flange and a vertical web, forming the shape of the letter 'T'. The height is measured from the top of the flange to the bottom of the web. This subheading is part of a group of codes (7216.21 and 7216.22) dedicated to smaller structural shapes. The material must qualify as non-alloy steel under the definitions provided in Chapter 72, Note 1(f). The manufacturing process is a primary determinant; only hot-processed T-sections are eligible. Cold-formed T-sections, which are often used in light-gauge applications, are classified elsewhere in heading 7216. These smaller T-sections are frequently used in window frames, fencing, and light machinery. Because the 80 mm threshold is a major dividing line in the HS nomenclature, precise measurement of the web height is mandatory for correct declaration. Any further processing, such as precision grinding or complex fabrication, may disqualify the product from this heading.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled T-bars with height < 80mm
- Small non-alloy steel T-sections
- Hot-extruded T-profiles for light construction
- Junior T-sections for architectural use
- Also under 7216.22
- Window frame components
- decorative architectural elements
- light support structures
- track systems for sliding doors
- display stands.
Codes often confused with 7216.22
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with T-sections that are 80 mm or taller, which must be classified under 7216.40. There is also confusion with L-sections (angles) of the same size, which fall under 7216.21. If the T-section is made of stainless steel, the correct code is 7222.40. Cold-formed T-sections are classified under 7216.61 or 7216.69 depending on the starting material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721622 (the code used for steel T-sections), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721622 (the code used for steel T-sections) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 7.5% 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 721622, not only steel T-sections.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $20M 37% of world exports
- 2 Italy $13M 24% of world exports
- 3 United States $4.3M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $53M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $4.0M 7.5% of world imports
- 2 France $3.9M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Morocco $3.6M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $53M 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 T-sections
Brazil classifies steel T-sections under NCM 7216.22.00: HS 7216.22 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 T-sections
What is the HS code for Steel T-sections?
The HS code for Steel T-sections is 721622 (Iron or non-alloy steel; T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height less than 80mm).
How do I classify Steel T-sections for customs?
Steel T-sections is classified under HS code 721622 — Iron or non-alloy steel; T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height less than 80mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for small Steel T-sections?
The HS code for hot-rolled iron or non-alloy steel T-sections with a height of less than 80 mm is 7216.22.
What if the T-section is exactly 80 mm?
If the height is exactly 80 mm or more, the product must be classified under HS code 7216.40, as 7216.22 is strictly for sections less than 80 mm.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel T-sections (HS 721622)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721622 (the code used for steel T-sections) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($20M, 37% of world exports), Italy ($13M) and the United States ($4.3M). World exports came to about $53M, 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 T-sections (HS 721622)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721622 (the code used for steel T-sections) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($4.0M, 7.5% of world imports), France ($3.9M) and Morocco ($3.6M). World imports came to about $53M, 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 T-sections the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721622 for Steel T-sections 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 T-sections in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel T-sections (HS 721622) is classified under NCM 7216.22.00.