Other bars and rods of other alloy steel — HTS 7228
Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel
Chapter 72 › Heading 7228
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 7228 is a broad product category for certain long steel products that are not covered by more specific headings. It groups together other bars and rods made of other alloy steel, as well as angles, shapes, and sections made of other alloy steel. It also includes hollow drill bars and rods made of alloy or nonalloy steel. These are generally mill products identified by their steel composition and physical form.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the product’s construction and intended form: determine whether it is a bar or rod, an angle/shape/section, or a hollow drill bar or rod. Then verify the steel type and relevant technical characteristics, such as whether it is alloy or nonalloy steel and any dimensions, cross-sectional profile, finishing, or drilling-related features listed in the tariff subdivisions. The 8-digit code is more specific than the heading and must match the product’s objective specifications, not merely its commercial name.
What to check
- Obtain the mill certificate or chemical analysis and confirm the steel composition, including the alloying elements.
- Measure and document the product’s cross-section, dimensions, length, and whether it is hollow, shaped, or a standard bar or rod.
- Check whether the item is properly classified as a bar or rod, an angle, shape, or section, or a hollow drill bar or rod under the tariff descriptions.
- Read all 8-digit subheadings and related statistical descriptions, including any distinctions based on material or product type.
- Keep product drawings, specifications, invoices, and mill documents consistent; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 7228 summary
Other bars and rods of other alloy steel 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.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7228.20 | Bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel |
| 7228.50 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished |
| 7228.60 | Other bars and rods |
| 7228.70 | Angles, shapes and sections |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7228.10.00 👉 | Bars and rods, of high-speed steel | Free | — | 32% |
| 7228.40.00.00 👉 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged | Free | — | 28% |
| 7228.80.00.00 👉 | Hollow drill bars and rods | Free | — | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7228?
Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy 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.