HTS heading 7222 · Chapter 72
HTS 7222: Other bars and rods of stainless steel
HTS heading 7222 covers other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel. It has 9 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded: | |||||
| 7222.11.00 | Of circular cross-section | Free | 29% | ||
| 7222.11.00.01 | Electroslag or vacuum arc remelted[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.11.00.06 | Of high-nickel alloy steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 152.4 mm: | |||||
| 7222.11.00.57 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.11.00.59 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 152.4 mm or more: | |||||
| 7222.11.00.82 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.11.00.84 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.19.00 | Other | Free | 29% | ||
| 7222.19.00.01 | Electroslag or vacuum arc remelted[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7222.19.00.06 | Of high-nickel alloy steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7222.19.00.52 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.19.00.54 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.20.00 | Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished | Free | 29% | ||
| 7222.20.00.01 | Electroslag or vacuum arc remelted[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.20.00.06 | Of high-nickel alloy steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| Of a circular cross-section: | |||||
| With a maximum circular cross-sectional dimension of less than 18 mm: | |||||
| 7222.20.00.41 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.20.00.43 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| With a maximum circular cross-sectional dimension of 18 mm or more and less than 152.4 mm: | |||||
| 7222.20.00.62 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.20.00.64 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| With a maximum circular cross-sectional dimension of 152.4 mm or more: | |||||
| 7222.20.00.67 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.20.00.69 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7222.20.00.71 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.20.00.73 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.30.00 | Other bars and rods | Free | 29% | ||
| 7222.30.00.01 | Electroslag or vacuum arc remelted[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.30.00.12 | Of high-nickel alloy steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 152.4 mm: | |||||
| 7222.30.00.22 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.30.00.24 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 152.4 mm or more: | |||||
| 7222.30.00.82 | Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.30.00.84 | Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.40 | Angles, shapes and sections: | ||||
| 7222.40.30 | Hot-rolled, not drilled, not punched and not otherwise advanced | Free | 10% | ||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 80 mm or more: | |||||
| 7222.40.30.25 | Angles[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.40.30.45 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 80 mm: | |||||
| 7222.40.30.65 | Angles[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.40.30.85 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7222.40.60.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7223.00 | Wire of stainless steel: | ||||
| 7223.00.10 | Round wire | Free | 34% | ||
| 7223.00.10.05 | Spring round wire of a kind described in statistical note 8 to this chapter[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7223.00.10.16 | With a diameter of less than 0.25 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7223.00.10.31 | With a diameter of 0.25 mm or more but less than 0.76 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7223.00.10.46 | With a diameter of 0.76 mm or more but less than 1.52 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7223.00.10.61 | With a diameter of 1.52 mm or more but less than 5.1 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7223.00.10.76 | With a diameter of 5.1 mm or more[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7223.00.50.00 | Flat wire[kg] | Free | 34% | Estimate → | |
| 7223.00.90.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 34% | Estimate → | |
| IV. OTHER ALLOY STEEL; HOLLOW DRILL BARS AND RODS, OF ALLOY OR NONALLOY STEEL |
45 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 7222.11.00 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 7222?
Heading 7222 has 9 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (9 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 7222?
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 7222?
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.