Angles — HTS 7216
Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7216
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 7216 is a broad product category for angles, shapes, and sections made of iron or nonalloy steel. These are structural or formed steel products with a defined cross-section, such as L-shaped angles and other profiles. The heading groups products at a high level; it is not, by itself, the complete tariff classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and statistical provisions beneath heading 7216. The distinctions commonly depend on the product’s profile or type, whether it is welded or otherwise formed, and physical specifications such as dimensions or manufacturing characteristics. Confirm the wording, unit of measure, and any applicable notes for the exact provision. If the product is alloy steel, stainless steel, a finished article, or does not match the heading’s scope, another heading may apply.
What to check
- Identify the steel composition and verify that it is iron or nonalloy steel rather than stainless or other alloy steel.
- Measure and document the product’s cross-section, dimensions, length, thickness, and weight, then compare them with the relevant subheading descriptions.
- Determine how the section was made—such as hot-rolled, formed, or welded—and check whether the tariff text distinguishes that manufacturing method.
- Read every 8-digit option under heading 7216, including statistical descriptions, units of measure, and chapter or section notes; do not classify from the heading title alone.
- Keep product drawings, mill certificates, specifications, and photographs, and ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling when the subheading distinction is uncertain.
HTS heading 7216 summary
Angles is a 4-digit product category containing 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7216.10.00 👉 | U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm | Free | — | 2% |
| 7216.40.00 👉 | L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80 mm or more | Free | — | 2% |
| 7216.50.00.00 👉 | Other angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded | Free | — | 2% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7216?
Angles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy 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.