Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms — HTS 7206
Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203)
Chapter 72 › Heading 7206
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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 7206 is a broad product category for iron and nonalloy steel presented in ingots or other primary forms. It excludes certain iron products classified in heading 7203. “Nonalloy steel” generally means steel that does not meet the tariff rules for alloy steel, while “primary forms” describes basic shapes made during initial metal production rather than finished articles.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the product’s legally relevant characteristics and then follow the subheadings under 7206. The distinctions commonly depend on the material composition and product type, such as whether it is iron or nonalloy steel and whether it is supplied as an ingot or another listed primary form. Confirm the full code using the current HTSUS text, section and chapter notes, and the product’s technical documents.
What to check
- Check the commercial description, mill certificate, and laboratory specifications for the material’s composition and carbon or alloying elements.
- Confirm that the goods are in an ingot or other primary form, not a semifinished or finished steel product covered elsewhere.
- Read the heading 7206 subheadings and applicable Section XV and Chapter 72 notes before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Compare the product’s physical form, manufacturing stage, dimensions, and intended use with the wording of each candidate code.
- Seek a customs broker or binding classification ruling when the composition, form, or exclusion from heading 7203 is unclear.
HTS heading 7206 summary
Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7206.10.00.00 👉 | Ingots | Free | — | 20% |
| 7206.90.00.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7206?
Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203). 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.