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U.S. imports of iron and nonalloy steel in primary forms (other than ingots) (HS 720690) totaled $380K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Iron and Nonalloy Steel in Primary Forms (Other Than Ingots) paid $96K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $380K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Iron and Nonalloy Steel in Primary Forms (Other Than Ingots) imports of $380K in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $317K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCovering solidified primary forms that do not meet the ingot definition — such as pigs, loops, and other cast shapes not further worked — HTS 7206900000 captures a narrow but commercially distinct segment of the iron and steel trade. The United Kingdom and Italy lead US supply under this heading, with India, China, and Japan also present, a supplier mix that reflects diverse steelmaking traditions and specialty casting operations. Section 232 tariffs apply, and the classification boundary with ingots (7206.10) and semifinished products (7207) requires careful review of the product's processing history.
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This subheading captures cast primary forms such as pigs, loops, and other shapes produced directly from smelting or refining that have not been further worked by rolling or forging. The key distinction from ingots (7206.10) is shape and commercial use; from semifinished products (7207), it is the absence of any hot-working after solidification.
The classification turns on whether the product has been hot-rolled, forged, or otherwise mechanically worked after solidification. Importers should obtain a detailed production record or mill certificate from the supplier. If ambiguity remains, a binding ruling request to CBP is the most reliable path to certainty before shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| MEXICO | -- | $753K | +$753K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $375K | -- | -$375K |
| TAIWAN | $5K | $78K | +$73K |
| SLOVAKIA | -- | $64K | +$64K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7206900000 | IRON AND NONALLOY STEEL, PRIMARY FORMS NOT INGOTS | $380K | 25.34% | $96K |
IRON AND NONALLOY STEEL, PRIMARY FORMS NOT INGOTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7206900000 | IRON AND NONALLOY STEEL, PRIMARY FORMS NOT INGOTS | $2.1M |
IRON AND NONALLOY STEEL, PRIMARY FORMS NOT INGOTS
173.5K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| South Carolina | $375K | -- | -$375K |
| Georgia | -- | $64K | +$64K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $935K | +$935K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $500K | +$500K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $460K | +$460K |