Flat-rolled products of stainless steel — HTS 7220
Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of less than 600 mm
Chapter 72 › Heading 7220
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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 7220 is a broad product category for flat-rolled stainless-steel products with a width of less than 600 mm. “Flat-rolled” generally means products made by rolling steel into sheet, strip, or similar flat form, rather than wire, bar, tube, or other shapes. The heading can cover products that differ in thickness, surface finish, edge treatment, and how they were rolled or otherwise processed.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 7220, then follow the subheadings and statistical provisions. These commonly distinguish the material’s stainless-steel characteristics, thickness or dimensions, whether it is cold-rolled or otherwise processed, and other physical or commercial features. Use the product’s technical specifications and the wording of the tariff schedule; do not choose a code based only on a product name such as “stainless strip.”
What to check
- Confirm the product is flat-rolled stainless steel and measure its width in the imported condition; verify that it is below the heading’s 600 mm threshold.
- Record the steel grade, chemical composition, and relevant material standards, because alloy composition can affect classification.
- Check the product’s thickness, surface finish, edge condition, and rolling or processing method against each applicable subheading description.
- Determine whether the goods are supplied as sheet, strip, coil, or another form, and compare the physical presentation with the tariff wording and explanatory guidance.
- Keep mill certificates, specifications, drawings, invoices, and photographs that support the selected code; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the facts fit more than one provision.
HTS heading 7220 summary
Flat-rolled products of stainless steel 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7220.12 | Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm |
| 7220.20 | Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7220.11.00.00 👉 | Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more | Free | — | 29% |
| 7220.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 46% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7220?
Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of less than 600 mm. 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.