HS Code for Welded steel angles

Welded steel angles, shapes, and sections are classified under HS code 7301.20. This classification is unique because most steel sections are found in Chapter 72. However, heading 7301 specifically covers sheet piling and welded angles, shapes, and sections of iron or steel. The transition from Chapter 72 to Chapter 73 occurs when the product has been further worked beyond simple hot-rolling or cold-forming. In the case of 7301.20, the sections are fabricated by welding separate plates or components together to form the angle or shape. This is common for large-scale structural components or custom profiles that cannot be produced in a standard rolling mill. The classification applies regardless of whether the steel is non-alloy or alloy, provided it has been joined by welding.

Products Included

• Fabricated L-shaped steel sections joined by welding
• Welded structural H-beams and I-beams (when classified as sections)
• Custom-welded corner profiles for construction
• Reinforced steel angles with welded plates
• Welded box-type structural sections

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is placing welded angles under heading 7216. Heading 7216 is strictly for angles, shapes, and sections that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, but not further worked. If a section is created by welding two plates together, it must move to 7301.20. Another error involves HS code 7308.90, which covers structures and parts of structures. While welded angles are used in structures, they are classified in 7301.20 as basic materials unless they have been further prepared (e.g., drilled or notched) for use in a specific structure, at which point they move to heading 7308.

FAQ

What is the HS code for welded steel angles?

Welded steel angles and sections are classified under HS code 7301.20.

Why is this not classified in Chapter 72?

Chapter 72 is for primary steel products. Because these angles are fabricated through welding, they are considered manufactured articles of steel under Chapter 73.