HTS heading 7226 · Chapter 72
HTS 7226: Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width…
HTS heading 7226 covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm. It has 17 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of silicon electrical steel: | |||||
| 7226.11 | Grain-oriented: | ||||
| 7226.11.10.00 | Of a width of 300 mm or more[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7226.11.90 | Of a width of less than 300 mm | Free | 33% | ||
| 7226.11.90.30 | Of thickness not exceeding 0.25 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.11.90.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.19 | Other: | ||||
| 7226.19.10.00 | Of a width of 300 mm or more[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7226.19.90.00 | Of a width of less than 300 mm[kg] | Free | 33% | Estimate → | |
| 7226.20.00.00 | Of high-speed steel[kg] | Free | 37% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 7226.91 | Not further worked than hot-rolled: | ||||
| Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel): | |||||
| 7226.91.05.00 | Of chipper knife steel[kg] | Free | 34% | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 7226.91.15 | Of a width of 300 mm or more | Free | 29% | ||
| 7226.91.15.30 | Of ball-bearing steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.91.15.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.91.25 | Of a width of less than 300 mm | Free | 34% | ||
| 7226.91.25.30 | Of ball-bearing steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.91.25.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7226.91.50.00 | Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm: | |||||
| 7226.91.70.00 | Of a width of 300 mm or more[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7226.91.80.00 | Of a width of less than 300 mm[kg] | Free | 33% | Estimate → | |
| 7226.92 | Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced): | ||||
| Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel): | |||||
| 7226.92.10 | Of a width of 300 mm or more | Free | 0.4¢/kg + 29% | ||
| 7226.92.10.30 | Of ball-bearing steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.92.10.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.92.30 | Of a width of less than 300 mm | Free | 34% | ||
| 7226.92.30.30 | Of ball-bearing steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.92.30.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7226.92.50.00 | Of a width of 300 mm or more[kg] | Free | 0.4¢/kg + 28% | Estimate → | |
| Of a width of less than 300 mm: | |||||
| 7226.92.70 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0.25 mm | Free | 33% | ||
| 7226.92.70.05 | Of high-nickel alloy steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.92.70.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.92.80 | Of a thickness exceeding 0.25 mm | Free | 33% | ||
| 7226.92.80.05 | Of high-nickel alloy steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.92.80.50 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.99.01 | Other | Free | 33% | ||
| 7226.99.01.10 | Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.99.01.30 | Otherwise plated or coated with zinc[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7226.99.01.80 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
34 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 7226.11.10.00 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 7226?
Heading 7226 has 17 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (17 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 7226?
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 7226?
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.