HTS heading 7208 · Chapter 72
HTS 7208: Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a…
HTS heading 7208 covers flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated. It has 18 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (18 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7208.10 | In coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief: | ||||
| 7208.10.15.00 | Pickled[kg] | Free | 0.4¢/kg + 20% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 7208.10.30.00 | Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 7208.10.60.00 | Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, pickled: | |||||
| 7208.25 | Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more: | ||||
| 7208.25.30.00 | Of high-strength steel[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 7208.25.60.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 0.4¢/kg + 20% | Estimate → | |
| 7208.26.00 | Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm | Free | 0.4¢/kg + 20% | ||
| 7208.26.00.30 | High-strength steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.26.00.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.27.00 | Of a thickness of less than 3 mm | Free | 0.4¢/kg + 20% | ||
| High-strength steel: | |||||
| 7208.27.00.40 | “Advanced” or “ultra” of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.27.00.45 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.27.00.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: | |||||
| 7208.36.00 | Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm | Free | 20% | ||
| 7208.36.00.30 | High-strength steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.36.00.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.37.00 | Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm | Free | 20% | ||
| 7208.37.00.30 | High-strength steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.37.00.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.38.00 | Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm | Free | 20% | ||
| 7208.38.00.15 | High-strength steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7208.38.00.30 | With untrimmed edges[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.38.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.39.00 | Of a thickness of less than 3 mm | Free | 20% | ||
| High-strength steel: | |||||
| 7208.39.00.20 | “Advanced” or “ultra” of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.39.00.25 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7208.39.00.30 | With untrimmed edges[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.39.00.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.40 | Not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, with patterns in relief: | ||||
| 7208.40.30 | Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more | Free | 20% | ||
| 7208.40.30.30 | Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.40.30.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.40.60 | Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm | Free | 20% | ||
| 7208.40.60.30 | Of a thickness less than 3 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.40.60.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: | |||||
| 7208.51.00 | Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm | Free | 20% | ||
| 7208.51.00.30 | Universal mill plate[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7208.51.00.45 | Of high-strength steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.51.00.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7208.52.00.00 | Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 7208.53.00.00 | Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 7208.54.00.00 | Of a thickness of less than 3 mm[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 7208.90.00.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 20% | Estimate → |
41 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 7208.10.15.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 7208?
Heading 7208 has 18 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (18 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 7208?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 7208?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.