U.S. imports of Rolled Steel Shapes (NAICS 331221) totaled $13.4M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Rolled Steel Shapes paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRolled steel shapes — including wide-flange beams, channels, angles, and other structural sections — are produced by hot-rolling purchased steel through shaped roll passes and serve as primary structural components in commercial construction, bridges, and industrial infrastructure. NAICS 331221 captures this distinct forming operation, which differs from flat-rolling in that the roll geometry imparts a non-rectangular cross-section to the finished product. Structural shapes have been the subject of antidumping proceedings, and Section 232 tariffs apply to imports as steel articles. Specifying the correct flange width, web depth, and weight-per-foot is essential for both procurement and accurate HTS classification, as structural shapes are classified by cross-sectional geometry.
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331 import shipments a month
Structural shapes are classified in HTS Chapter 72 based on their cross-sectional profile (H-section, U-section, L-section, etc.), whether they are hot-rolled or fabricated, and their dimensions. For wide-flange beams, the flange width relative to the web height is a key classification criterion. Importers should obtain certified mill test reports with full dimensional data before preparing entry documentation.
Potentially yes. Structural shapes are steel articles subject to Section 232 tariffs, and certain shapes from specific origins have been covered by antidumping orders. The two measures can apply simultaneously, so importers should verify both Section 232 applicability and any active antidumping or countervailing duty orders for the specific shape, dimension, and country of origin before entry.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Sweden together supply 45% of it. Japan pays 10.9% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3312 for those.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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$13.4MYoY · free account
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$13.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $162.6M of Rolled Steel Shapes and exported $145.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.