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HSChapter 72
U.S. imports of hot-worked iron or nonalloy steel bars and rods with rectangular cross-section (HS 721491) totaled $679K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods with Rectangular Cross-Section paid $339K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 50% on $679K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel Bars and Rods with Rectangular Cross-Section imports of $679K in April 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $925K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRectangular cross-section hot-rolled bars are widely used in tooling, die-making, and structural fabrication where flat bearing surfaces are required. The US tariff schedule stratifies these bars by carbon content — below 0.25%, 0.25–0.6%, and 0.6% or above — across five 10-digit lines (7214910015 through 7214910090), with width thresholds also distinguishing some lines. Mexico and Canada are the top two suppliers, benefiting from USMCA proximity and integrated North American steel supply chains. All entries remain subject to Section 232 tariffs unless a valid exclusion or quota arrangement is in place.
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The US schedule breaks rectangular nonalloy steel bars into three carbon tiers: less than 0.25%, 0.25% to under 0.6%, and 0.6% or more. Within the low-carbon tier, width thresholds further split the lines. Mill certifications showing the exact carbon percentage are required to select the correct line at entry.
Yes — this is a common classification dispute. Flat-rolled products (Chapter 72, headings 7208–7212) are distinguished by width-to-thickness ratios and coil or sheet form, while bars and rods are solid long products. If a rectangular bar's width-to-thickness ratio approaches flat-rolled thresholds, a binding ruling from CBP may be advisable before importation.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $345K | $2.3M | +$1.9M |
| CANADA | $240K | $559K | +$319K |
| TURKEY | $72K | -- | -$72K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $67K | +$67K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $60K | +$60K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7214910016 | BR&RD IOS NA RCTNGL X,LT0.25%CRBN,HT-RL/DR,LT152MM | $672K | 50.00% | $336K |
| 7214910020 | BR&RD IOS NA RCTNGL X,LT.25%CRBN,HT-RL/DR,152MM/GT | $7K | 50.01% | $3K |
| 7214910060 | BAR&ROD IOS NA,RCTNGLR X-SEC(.25-.6%)CARBN,HT-RL/D | $0 | -- | -- |
| 7214910090 | BAR&ROD IOS NA,RCTNGLR X-SEC,GT/=.6% CARBN,HT-RL/D | $0 | -- | -- |
BR&RD IOS NA RCTNGL X,LT0.25%CRBN,HT-RL/DR,LT152MM
BR&RD IOS NA RCTNGL X,LT.25%CRBN,HT-RL/DR,152MM/GT
BAR&ROD IOS NA,RCTNGLR X-SEC(.25-.6%)CARBN,HT-RL/D
BAR&ROD IOS NA,RCTNGLR X-SEC,GT/=.6% CARBN,HT-RL/D
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7214910015 | BAR&ROD NA RCTNGLR X-SEC,LT 0.25%CRBN,HT-RL/DR | $1.6M |
| 7214910090 | BAR&ROD NA,RCTNGLR X-SEC,GT=.6% CARBN,HT-RL/D | $923K |
| 7214910060 | BAR&ROD NA,RCTNGLR X-SEC(.25-.6%)CARBN,HT-RL/D | $581K |
BAR&ROD NA RCTNGLR X-SEC,LT 0.25%CRBN,HT-RL/DR
1.1M kg
BAR&ROD NA,RCTNGLR X-SEC,GT=.6% CARBN,HT-RL/D
572.0K kg
BAR&ROD NA,RCTNGLR X-SEC(.25-.6%)CARBN,HT-RL/D
409.8K 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -- | $529K | +$529K |
| California | $30K | $497K | +$467K |
| Texas | $141K | $278K | +$137K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE PASS, TX | $211K | $667K | +$457K |
| LAREDO, TX | $6K | $811K | +$805K |
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $418K | +$418K |