What types of products are classified under HS-4 7228?

HS-4 7228 covers alloy steel bars, rods, shapes, sections, and hollow drill bars and rods.

How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings under 7228?

Select based on the product's characteristics, such as whether it is high-speed, silico-manganese, hot-rolled, or forged.

What is the significance of HS-6 722810?

HS-6 722810 is specifically for high-speed steel bars and rods, commonly used in tool manufacturing.

Can I classify cold-formed steel under HS-4 7228?

Yes, cold-formed or cold-finished steel products fall under HS-6 722850.

Are hollow drill bars included in HS-4 7228?

Yes, both alloy and non-alloy hollow drill bars are classified under HS-6 722880.

What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 722860?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' which includes alloy steel bars and rods not specifically covered by other subheadings.

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7228 — Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel

Chapter 72: Iron and steel

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 7228 when importing alloy steel bars, rods, or sections, such as high-speed steel rods for manufacturing tools. This classification also covers hollow drill bars and rods, which are essential for drilling applications in construction and mining.

When deciding among the subheadings, note that HS-6 722810 is specific to high-speed steel bars and rods, typically used in tool making. In contrast, HS-6 722820 includes silico-manganese steel, which is often used for its enhanced strength in various structural applications.

If your product is hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, you should classify it under HS-6 722830. However, if it’s forged, then HS-6 722840 is the appropriate choice. Understanding these distinctions is crucial to avoid misclassification and potential penalties.

Keywords & topics

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alloy steel bars · high-speed steel rods · silico-manganese steel · hot-rolled steel · forged steel shapes · cold-formed steel sections · hollow drill rods · steel classification · import steel products · steel import regulations · HS code 7228 · steel rods and bars

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

High-speed steel rods for tool manufacturing
Silico-manganese steel bars for structural use
Hot-rolled alloy steel rods for construction
Forged alloy steel shapes for machinery parts
Cold-formed alloy steel sections for automotive applications
Hollow drill rods for mining operations

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products are classified under HS-4 7228?: HS-4 7228 covers alloy steel bars, rods, shapes, sections, and hollow drill bars and rods.
How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings under 7228?: Select based on the product's characteristics, such as whether it is high-speed, silico-manganese, hot-rolled, or forged.
What is the significance of HS-6 722810?: HS-6 722810 is specifically for high-speed steel bars and rods, commonly used in tool manufacturing.
Can I classify cold-formed steel under HS-4 7228?: Yes, cold-formed or cold-finished steel products fall under HS-6 722850.
Are hollow drill bars included in HS-4 7228?: Yes, both alloy and non-alloy hollow drill bars are classified under HS-6 722880.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 722860?: n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' which includes alloy steel bars and rods not specifically covered by other subheadings.

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