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HS 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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 7228 encompasses 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. It classifies 8 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 72 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 72

Heading

7228

Subheadings

8 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 7228

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
7228.10	Bars and rods, of high-speed steel	72	View 7228.10 Package →
7228.20	Bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel	72	View 7228.20 Package →
7228.30	Other bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel)	72	View 7228.30 Package →
7228.40	Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged	72	View 7228.40 Package →
7228.50	Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished	72	View 7228.50 Package →
7228.60	Other bars and rods	72	View 7228.60 Package →
7228.70	Angles, shapes and sections	72	View 7228.70 Package →
7228.80	Hollow drill bars and rods	72	View 7228.80 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 7228

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 7228 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 7228 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 7228 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 7228?

HS Heading 7228 covers 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, grouping 8 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 7228?

Subheadings under Heading 7228 range from 7228.11 to 7228.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 7228?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 7228 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 7228?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 7228?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 7228?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 7228 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 7228?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 7228?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 7228?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.