Bars and rods — HTS 7227
Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of other alloy steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7227
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 7227 covers certain bars and rods made of “other alloy steel” that are hot-rolled and presented in irregularly wound coils. In plain language, this is steel mill product supplied as long, solid bar or rod, formed by hot rolling and coiled in a loose, non-uniform winding pattern. The heading is a broad 4-digit category, not usually the final tariff classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s exact steel composition and the applicable subheading descriptions. The lower-level codes commonly distinguish products by material or type, such as the alloying elements or other technical characteristics identified in the tariff. Confirm that the product is truly a bar or rod, is hot-rolled, is in irregularly wound coils, and meets the relevant “other alloy steel” definition. Classification can depend on technical facts, so a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate when the wording is unclear.
What to check
- Obtain the mill certificate or chemical analysis and compare the alloy content with the HTSUS definitions and subheading notes.
- Verify the production method: confirm the product was hot-rolled, rather than cold-drawn, forged, or otherwise processed.
- Check the physical form and presentation: it should be bar or rod in irregularly wound coils, not straight lengths, wire, or regularly wound coils.
- Read every 6- and 8-digit option under heading 7227 and match the product’s specific material or type; do not choose based only on a commercial name.
- Keep product specifications, mill records, drawings, and prior classification support, and ask a customs broker or seek a binding ruling if competing codes appear plausible.
HTS heading 7227 summary
Bars and rods 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 |
|---|---|
| 7227.90 | Other |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7227.10.00.00 👉 | Of high-speed steel | Free | — | 14% |
| 7227.20.00 👉 | Of silico-manganese steel | Free | — | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7227?
Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of other alloy 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.