Subheading · Section XV

7207.20: Containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon

7207.20
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 15%–30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$4.9bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 7207.20 belongs to heading 7207 (semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel) in chapter 72.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 7207.20 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 7207.20 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 7207.20 into 16 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 15% and 30% (average 17.8%).

Subheading 7207.20 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$4.9bn (+1.2% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$973m), followed by Indonesia.

The biggest buyer was the Philippines, with imports of US$734.6m.

The United Kingdom ranked 23rd among 92 exporters with US$25.7m; its largest buyer was Germany.

The United Kingdom imported US$38.1m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 9 tariff lines Türkiye 15% – 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 16 tariff lines · average 17.8% USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 7207 20 00 00 Containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon Free
  2. Of rectangular (including square) cross-section, the width measuring less than twice the thickness Free
  3. Rolled or obtained by continuous casting Free
  4. 7207 20 11 00 Of free-cutting steel Free
  5. Other, containing by weight Free
  6. 7207 20 15 00 0.25% or more but less than 0.6% of carbon Free
  7. 7207 20 17 00 0.6% or more of carbon Free
  8. 7207 20 19 00 Forged Free
  9. Other, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section Free
  10. 7207 20 32 00 Rolled or obtained by continuous casting Free
  11. 7207 20 39 00 Forged Free
  12. Of circular or polygonal cross-section Free
  13. 7207 20 52 00 Rolled or obtained by continuous casting Free
  14. 7207 20 59 00 Forged Free
  15. 7207 20 80 00 Other Free
  16. 7207 20 80 10 Blanks for angles, shapes and sections, rolled or obtained by continuous casting Free
  17. 7207 20 80 90 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7207 20 Containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon:
  2. Of rectangular (including square) cross-section, the width measuring less than twice the thickness:
  3. Rolled or obtained by continuous casting:
  4. 7207 20 11 Of free-cutting steel Free—
  5. Other, containing by weight:
  6. 7207 20 15 0,25 % or more but less than 0,6 % of carbon Free—
  7. 7207 20 17 0,6 % or more of carbon Free—
  8. 7207 20 19 Forged Free—
  9. Other, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section:
  10. 7207 20 32 Rolled or obtained by continuous casting Free—
  11. 7207 20 39 Forged Free—
  12. Of circular or polygonal cross-section:
  13. 7207 20 52 Rolled or obtained by continuous casting Free—
  14. 7207 20 59 Forged Free—
  15. 7207 20 80 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 7207.20 Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,25 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler:
  2. Enine kesitleri dikdörtgen (kare dahil) şeklinde olup genişliği kalınlığının iki katından az olanlar:
  3. Haddelenmiş veya sürekli döküm suretiyle elde edilmiş:
  4. 7207.20.11.00.00 Otomat çeliğinden 15%
  5. Diğerleri:
  6. 7207.20.15.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,25 veya daha fazla fakat % 0,6'dan az karbon içerenler 15%
  7. 7207.20.17.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler 15%
  8. 7207.20.19.00.00 Dövülmüş 15%
  9. Diğerleri [enine kesitleri dikdörtgen (kare hariç) şeklinde olanlar]:
  10. 7207.20.32.00.00 Haddelenmiş veya sürekli döküm suretiyle elde edilmiş 15%
  11. 7207.20.39.00.00 Dövülmüş 15%
  12. Enine kesitleri daire veya çok kenarlı olanlar:
  13. Haddelenmiş veya sürekli döküm suretiyle elde edilmiş:
  14. 7207.20.52.00.10 Otomat çeliğinden 15%
  15. Diğerleri:
  16. 7207.20.52.00.21 Ağırlık itibariyle %0,25 veya daha fazla fakat %0,6 dan az karbon içerenler 15%
  17. 7207.20.52.00.29 Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler 15%
  18. 7207.20.59.00.00 Dövülmüş 15%
  19. Diğerleri:
  20. Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler
  21. Profil taslakları:
  22. 7207.20.80.10.11 Haddelenmiş veya sürekli döküm suretiyle elde edilmiş 30%
  23. 7207.20.80.10.19 Dövülmüş 30%
  24. 7207.20.80.10.90 Diğerleri 30%
  25. Diğerleri
  26. Profil taslakları:
  27. 7207.20.80.90.11 Haddelenmiş veya sürekli döküm suretiyle elde edilmiş 15%
  28. 7207.20.80.90.19 Dövülmüş 15%
  29. 7207.20.80.90.90 Diğerleri 15%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7207.20.00 Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more of carbon Free
  2. Of rectangular (including square) cross section:
  3. 7207.20.00.25 Having a width measuring less than four times the thickness kg
  4. 7207.20.00.45 Having a width measuring at least four times the thickness kg
  5. 7207.20.00.75 Of circular cross section kg
  6. 7207.20.00.90 Other kg

World trade in 2024

7207.20 · US$4.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$5.8mUS$5.8m+US$27.4m+US$197.6m+> US$567.9m

Exports: 92
  1. China: US$973m
  2. Indonesia: US$586.9m
  3. Russia: US$567.9m
  4. Japan: US$392.9m
  5. Brazil: US$354.4m
  6. Ukraine: US$305.9m
  7. Germany: US$239.1m
  8. Vietnam: US$237.3m
  9. Oman: US$197.6m
  10. Kazakhstan: US$138.3m
  11. Malaysia: US$83.4m
  12. India: US$70.8m
  13. Czechia: US$62.4m
  14. United States: US$62.4m
  15. Italy: US$60.4m
  16. South Korea: US$59.2m
  17. Algeria: US$57.9m
  18. Thailand: US$39.2m
  19. Spain: US$37.1m
  20. Poland: US$29.7m
  21. Croatia: US$27.4m
  22. Denmark: US$26.9m
  23. United Kingdom: US$25.7m
  24. Argentina: US$24.4m
  25. Venezuela: US$21.8m
  26. Chile: US$20.4m
  27. Romania: US$18.2m
  28. United Arab Emirates: US$17.3m
  29. Iran: US$17.2m
  30. Mexico: US$16.8m
  31. Türkiye: US$16m
  32. South Africa: US$14.6m
  33. Canada: US$14.4m
  34. France: US$13.8m
  35. Slovakia: US$11.2m
  36. Pakistan: US$10.4m
  37. Switzerland: US$9.4m
  38. Saudi Arabia: US$7m
  39. Egypt: US$6.8m
  40. Austria: US$6.3m
  41. Sweden: US$5.8m
  42. Ecuador: US$5.8m
  43. Netherlands: US$3.6m
  44. Zambia: US$3.2m
  45. Libya: US$3.2m
  46. Singapore: US$3m
  47. Hong Kong SAR China: US$2.6m
  48. Jordan: US$2.3m
  49. Belgium: US$1.8m
  50. Cuba: US$1.8m
  51. Hungary: US$1.3m
  52. Ireland: US$1.3m
  53. Slovenia: US$1.2m
  54. Bulgaria: US$1.2m
  55. Finland: US$973.1k
  56. Portugal: US$913.8k
  57. Estonia: US$848.6k
  58. Paraguay: US$617.4k
  59. Lithuania: US$436.6k
  60. Azerbaijan: US$394.7k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$973m 19.8%
2 Indonesia US$586.9m 11.9%
3 Russia US$567.9m 11.5%
4 Japan US$392.9m 8%
5 Brazil US$354.4m 7.2%
6 Ukraine US$305.9m 6.2%
7 Germany US$239.1m 4.9%
8 Vietnam US$237.3m 4.8%
9 Oman US$197.6m 4%
10 Kazakhstan US$138.3m 2.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Philippines US$734.6m 14.9%
2 Taiwan US$606.2m 12.3%
3 Indonesia US$502.7m 10.2%
4 Egypt US$343.7m 7%
5 Colombia US$314m 6.4%
6 Dominican Republic US$291m 5.9%
7 Kazakhstan US$215.4m 4.4%
8 Italy US$146.5m 3%
9 France US$114.5m 2.3%
10 Saudi Arabia US$107.6m 2.2%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon?

Containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon fall under HS subheading 7207.20, part of heading 7207, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7207.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7207.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most containing by weight 0,25 % or more of carbon?

China, with US$973m in 2024 (19.8% of world exports).