U.S. exports of Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel L-Sections Less Than 80 mm High (HS 721621) totaled $9.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel L-Sections Less Than 80 mm High paid $740K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 28.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel L-Sections Less Than 80 mm High imports of $2.6M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataL-sections (equal and unequal leg angles) less than 80 mm in height are among the most versatile structural profiles, used in brackets, frames, shelving, and light construction. The single US tariff line 7216210000 covers all hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded nonalloy steel L-sections in this size range. Mexico is the leading supplier, followed by Turkey and Vietnam — a supply mix that reflects both USMCA-integrated North American production and lower-cost export-oriented mills. Section 232 tariffs apply, and importers sourcing from Turkey or Vietnam should monitor any active antidumping proceedings covering structural steel angles.
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The 80 mm height threshold is the dividing line: L-sections with a leg height below 80 mm fall under 721621, while those at 80 mm or above move to heading 721631 (equal leg angles) or 721632 (unequal leg angles) for hot-worked nonalloy steel. Leg length should be confirmed from certified mill dimensions before filing.
Yes — at the HS6 level, 721621 covers all L-sections (both equal and unequal leg) under 80 mm. The single US 10-digit line 7216210000 does not further subdivide by leg equality, so both types enter under the same tariff line provided the height threshold is met.
Subheading 2 of 12 in heading 7216
Subheading 721621 · $9.6M of $44.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.0M of Hot-Worked Iron or Nonalloy Steel L-Sections Less Than 80 mm High and exported $51.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7216210000 | Angles, L Sect, Ios Na, Ht-Rld/Drwn/Extrd Lt 80mm Hi | $2.6M | 28.00% | 99.87% | $740K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7216210000 | Angles, L Sect, Na, Ht-Rld/Drwn/Extrd Lt 80mm Hi | $9.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 28.00% of imports for consumption.