HS Code for Welded steel sections

Welded steel sections are classified under HS code 7301.20. This code is part of Heading 7301, which covers sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements, as well as welded angles, shapes, and sections. The classification 7301.20 specifically targets the "angles, shapes and sections, welded" portion of the heading. These products are typically fabricated by welding together separate plates or strips of steel to form specific structural profiles like I-beams, H-beams, or T-sections. This distinguishes them from sections classified in Chapter 72, which are produced through hot-rolling, cold-forming, or drawing without the use of welding to join components. The classification is based on the assembly method, where the structural integrity is achieved through welding rather than a single-piece extrusion or rolling process. These sections are essential in heavy construction and civil engineering for creating custom load-bearing frameworks.

Products Included

• Welded I-beams and H-beams
• Welded T-sections and L-sections
• Custom fabricated structural steel shapes
• Built-up sections made from steel plates
• Welded box girders (not classified as tubes)

Common Misclassification

Welded sections are frequently misclassified under heading 7216, which covers angles, shapes, and sections of iron or non-alloy steel. However, 7216 is strictly for products that are not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded. Once the section is created by welding multiple pieces together, it must move to 7301.20. Another common confusion is with 7308.90, which covers prepared structures. If the section is just a length of material and not a finished part of a specific bridge or building, 7301.20 is correct.

FAQ

What is the HS code for welded steel sections?

The HS code for angles, shapes, and sections that have been produced by welding is 7301.20.

How does 7301.20 differ from 7216?

Heading 7216 is for sections made from a single piece of steel via rolling or drawing. Heading 7301.20 is for sections fabricated by welding multiple steel components together.