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U.S. imports of iron or nonalloy steel bars and rods (other) (HS 721590) totaled $542K in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Iron or Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods (Other) paid $229K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 48% on $473K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Iron or Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods (Other) imports of $542K in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $619K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBars and rods that have been further processed beyond hot- or cold-working — including those coated or plated with metal — fall into this residual heading, which the US schedule divides into four lines: coated/plated bars not cold-formed (7215901000), coated/plated bars cold-formed (7215903000), and a general NESOI line (7215905000). China is the leading supplier under this heading, and imports from China are subject to both Section 232 tariffs and Section 301 tariffs, creating a layered duty burden that importers must account for in landed-cost calculations. Romania and India also appear among top sources.
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Coating or plating does not move a bar out of Chapter 72 into Chapter 73 (steel articles), but it does shift classification within heading 7215 to the coated/plated lines (7215901000 or 7215903000 depending on whether cold-forming was also applied). The coating must be a metallic coating; organic coatings or paints are treated differently and may require a separate classification analysis.
Imports from China face both Section 232 steel tariffs and Section 301 tariffs applicable to Chinese-origin steel products. These measures stack on top of the base MFN duty rate. Importers should obtain a current duty calculation from a licensed customs broker, as the combined rate can significantly affect landed cost.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7215903000 | OTH BRS RDS IRON/STL,COATD/PLTD W METAL, COLD-FORM | $239K | 44.69% | $96K |
| 7215901000 | OTH BRS RDS IRON/STL,COATD/PLTD W METL,NOT COLD-FM | $174K | 57.68% | $98K |
| 7215905000 | OTHER BARS AND RODS IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL, NESOI | $128K | 39.84% | $36K |
OTH BRS RDS IRON/STL,COATD/PLTD W METAL, COLD-FORM
OTH BRS RDS IRON/STL,COATD/PLTD W METL,NOT COLD-FM
OTHER BARS AND RODS IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7215900000 | OTHER BARS & RODS IRON/STEEL NONALLOY | $3.0M |
OTHER BARS & RODS IRON/STEEL NONALLOY
984.0K kg
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL NOT STAINLESS
HS 722490
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FR IOS NAL 600MM AO W TIN CTD OR PLTD UNDR 0.5MM T
HS 721012
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $41K | $911K | +$870K |
| PORT HURON, MI | $10K | $788K | +$778K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $218K | +$218K |