Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203)
2 declarable lines
Heading 7206 covers iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, excluding iron of heading 7203. It is split into two declarable lines: ingots under 7206.10.00.00 and other primary forms under 7206.90.00.00. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Carbon steel ingots
- Low-carbon steel ingots
- High-carbon nonalloy steel ingots
- Killed nonalloy steel ingots
- Rimmed nonalloy steel ingots
- Nonalloy steel ingots for forging
- Nonalloy steel ingots for rolling
- Other nonalloy steel primary forms
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the metal is iron or nonalloy steel; stainless steel and other alloy steel go to other headings.
- Confirm the form is an ingot or another primary form, not a semifinished product such as a billet, bloom or slab.
- Use 7206.10.00.00 when the item is an ingot.
- Use 7206.90.00.00 when it is another primary form of iron or nonalloy steel.
- Exclude iron of heading 7203 and remelting scrap ingots of heading 7204.
Often confused with
- Heading 7218Stainless steel ingots
Stainless steel is classified in heading 7218, not as nonalloy steel.
- Heading 7224Other alloy steel ingots
Alloy steel other than stainless is covered by heading 7224.
- Heading 7204Remelting scrap ingots
These are scrap ingots classified with ferrous waste and scrap.
- Heading 7207Steel billets, blooms and slabs for rolling
These are semifinished products, not primary ingots.
- Heading 7203Direct-reduced iron pellets
Spongy ferrous products and high-purity iron are covered by heading 7203.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a nonalloy steel ingot?
A nonalloy steel ingot is classified under 7206.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the general (MFN) duty on heading 7206 primary forms?
The general (MFN) rate for ingots under 7206.10.00.00 is Free. The general (MFN) rate for other primary forms under 7206.90.00.00 is also Free.
How do I classify an iron or nonalloy steel primary form that is not an ingot?
Use 7206.90.00.00 for other primary forms of iron or nonalloy steel, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the item is stainless steel or other alloy steel, heading 7206 does not apply.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.