Granules and powders — HTS 7205
Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7205
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7205 is a broad product category for granules and powders made from pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron, or steel. It generally covers these metals in small-particle form, rather than finished articles, sheets, bars, or other recognizable products. The heading is organized around the material and physical form of the goods.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the merchandise is truly a metal granule or powder and that heading 7205—not another heading for a more specifically described product—applies. Then use the subheadings to narrow the classification based on the material or type, such as whether the goods are of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron, or steel, and any further distinctions shown in the current HTSUS. Product composition, particle size, manufacturing method, and intended use may help confirm the result, but intended use alone does not control classification.
What to check
- Confirm the goods are granules or powder, not pellets, shot, scrap, filings, or a finished metal article described elsewhere.
- Obtain technical specifications identifying the base metal, alloy content, and whether the product is pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron, or steel.
- Check the current HTSUS heading notes, subheading wording, and applicable chapter notes before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Compare the product’s particle size, shape, production method, and packaging with the language and examples used for the candidate subheadings.
- Keep laboratory reports, supplier specifications, and composition records; ask a customs broker or obtain a formal classification ruling if the material or subheading is ambiguous.
HTS heading 7205 summary
Granules and powders is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7205.10.00.00 👉 | Granules | Free | — | 3% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7205?
Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.