Product classification
HS code for Welded steel angles: 7301.20
Iron or steel, angles, shapes and sections, welded.
Classification of welded steel angles under HS 7301.20
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 7301.20
- Nucor fabricated beams
- SSAB welded sections
- Tata Steel custom welded profiles
- ArcelorMittal large welded sections
Codes often confused with 7301.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 730120 (the code used for welded steel angles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 730120 (the code used for welded steel angles) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.2% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 22% 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 730120, not only welded steel angles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $53M 9.2% of world exports
- 2 Germany $51M 8.9% of world exports
- 3 Bahrain* ~$42M 7.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $573M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $129M 22% of world imports
- 2 Ireland $39M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $38M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $578M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 welded steel angles
Brazil classifies welded steel angles under NCM 7301.20.00: HS 7301.20 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 welded steel angles
What is the HS code for Welded steel angles?
The HS code for Welded steel angles is 730120 (Iron or steel; angles, shapes and sections, welded). Welded steel angles and sections are classified under HS code 7301.20.
How do I classify Welded steel angles for customs?
Welded steel angles is classified under HS code 730120 — Iron or steel; angles, shapes and sections, welded. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of welded steel angles (HS 730120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 730120 (the code used for welded steel angles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($53M, 9.2% of world exports), Germany ($51M) and Bahrain (about $42M). World exports came to about $573M, 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 welded steel angles (HS 730120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 730120 (the code used for welded steel angles) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($129M, 22% of world imports), Ireland ($39M) and Germany ($38M). World imports came to about $578M, 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 Welded steel angles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 730120 for Welded steel angles 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 welded steel angles in Brazil?
In Brazil, welded steel angles (HS 730120) is classified under NCM 7301.20.00.