Subheading · Section XV

7222.20: Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished

7222.20
  • 50%UK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$3.8bnWorld trade in 2024

7222.20 is a six-digit subheading of heading 7222, other bars and rods of stainless steel, chapter 72.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 7222.20 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is 50%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 7222.20 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 7222.20 covers 8 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 7222.20; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$3.8bn in 2024, down 10.2% on 2023.

Italy was the largest exporter with 22.1% of the total, ahead of India.

Germany imported the most (US$597.3m).

The United Kingdom ranked 12th among 104 exporters with US$63.2m; its largest buyer was France.

The United Kingdom imported US$198.8m, most of it from Italy.

Duty rates compared

UK 50% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 8 tariff lines 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. 7222 20 00 00 Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished 50%
  2. Of circular cross-section 50%
  3. Of a diameter of 80 mm or more, containing by weight 50%
  4. 7222 20 11 00 2.5% or more of nickel 50%
  5. 7222 20 19 00 Less than 2.5% of nickel 50%
  6. Of a diameter of 25 mm or more, but less than 80 mm, containing by weight 50%
  7. 7222 20 21 00 2.5% or more of nickel 50%
  8. 7222 20 29 00 Less than 2.5% of nickel 50%
  9. Of a diameter of less than 25 mm, containing by weight 50%
  10. 7222 20 31 00 2.5% or more of nickel 50%
  11. 7222 20 39 00 Less than 2.5% of nickel 50%
  12. Other, containing by weight 50%
  13. 7222 20 81 00 2.5% or more of nickel 50%
  14. 7222 20 89 00 Less than 2.5% of nickel 50%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7222 20 Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished:
  2. Of circular cross-section:
  3. Of a diameter of 80 mm or more, containing by weight:
  4. 7222 20 11 2,5 % or more of nickel Free—
  5. 7222 20 19 Less than 2,5 % of nickel Free—
  6. Of a diameter of 25 mm or more, but less than 80 mm, containing by weight:
  7. 7222 20 21 2,5 % or more of nickel Free—
  8. 7222 20 29 Less than 2,5 % of nickel Free—
  9. Of a diameter of less than 25 mm, containing by weight:
  10. 7222 20 31 2,5 % or more of nickel Free—
  11. 7222 20 39 Less than 2,5 % of nickel Free—
  12. Other, containing by weight:
  13. 7222 20 81 2,5 % or more of nickel Free—
  14. 7222 20 89 Less than 2,5 % of nickel 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. 7222.20 Sadece soğuk olarak şekil verilmiş veya işlenmiş çubuklar:
  2. Enine kesiti daire şeklinde olanlar:
  3. Çapı 80 mm. veya daha fazla olanlar:
  4. 7222.20.11.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 2,5 veya daha fazla nikel içerenler 30%
  5. 7222.20.19.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 2,5'dan az nikel içerenler 30%
  6. Çapı 25 mm. veya daha fazla fakat 80 mm.den az olanlar:
  7. 7222.20.21.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 2,5 veya daha fazla nikel içerenler 30%
  8. 7222.20.29.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 2,5'dan az nikel içerenler 30%
  9. Çapı 25 mm.den az olanlar:
  10. 7222.20.31.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 2,5 veya daha fazla nikel içerenler 30%
  11. 7222.20.39.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 2,5'dan az nikel içerenler 30%
  12. Diğerleri:
  13. 7222.20.81.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 2,5 veya daha fazla nikel içerenler 30%
  14. 7222.20.89.00.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 2,5'dan az nikel içerenler 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7222.20.00 Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished Free
  2. 7222.20.00.01 Electroslag or vacuum arc remelted kg
  3. 7222.20.00.06 Of high-nickel alloy steel kg
  4. Other:
  5. Of a circular cross-section:
  6. With a maximum circular cross-sectional dimension of less than 18 mm:
  7. 7222.20.00.41 Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel kg
  8. 7222.20.00.43 Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel kg
  9. With a maximum circular cross-sectional dimension of 18 mm or more and less than 152.4 mm:
  10. 7222.20.00.62 Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel kg
  11. 7222.20.00.64 Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel kg
  12. With a maximum circular cross-sectional dimension of 152.4 mm or more:
  13. 7222.20.00.67 Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel kg
  14. 7222.20.00.69 Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel kg
  15. Other:
  16. 7222.20.00.71 Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel kg
  17. 7222.20.00.73 Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel kg

World trade in 2024

7222.20 · US$3.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$232.4kUS$232.4k+US$12.6m+US$92.5m+> US$281.4m

Exports: 104
  1. Italy: US$838.9m
  2. India: US$540.5m
  3. Germany: US$403.3m
  4. United States: US$281.4m
  5. Taiwan: US$228m
  6. Spain: US$217.8m
  7. France: US$201.3m
  8. Austria: US$177.6m
  9. China: US$175.9m
  10. Japan: US$168.7m
  11. Switzerland: US$92.5m
  12. United Kingdom: US$63.2m
  13. Sweden: US$37.9m
  14. Brazil: US$36.1m
  15. Netherlands: US$32.3m
  16. Portugal: US$30.7m
  17. Luxembourg: US$28.7m
  18. United Arab Emirates: US$25.9m
  19. Slovenia: US$25.7m
  20. Ukraine: US$21.4m
  21. Belgium: US$20.6m
  22. Czechia: US$20.1m
  23. South Korea: US$18.4m
  24. Poland: US$13.5m
  25. Türkiye: US$13.2m
  26. Denmark: US$12.6m
  27. Malaysia: US$12m
  28. Vietnam: US$8.6m
  29. Singapore: US$7.2m
  30. Canada: US$6.4m
  31. Romania: US$5.8m
  32. Oman: US$5.1m
  33. Saudi Arabia: US$3.1m
  34. Thailand: US$2.3m
  35. Bulgaria: US$2.2m
  36. Lithuania: US$1.7m
  37. Hungary: US$1.6m
  38. Norway: US$1.5m
  39. Senegal: US$1.5m
  40. Mexico: US$1.5m
  41. Finland: US$1.1m
  42. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.1m
  43. Israel: US$932.8k
  44. Russia: US$693.4k
  45. Estonia: US$657.6k
  46. Australia: US$654.4k
  47. Ireland: US$453.7k
  48. Slovakia: US$443.9k
  49. Indonesia: US$358.7k
  50. Greece: US$260.4k
  51. Croatia: US$259.4k
  52. South Africa: US$232.4k
  53. Philippines: US$162.7k
  54. Serbia: US$160.1k
  55. Côte d’Ivoire: US$122.7k
  56. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$94.6k
  57. Latvia: US$85.7k
  58. Uganda: US$78k
  59. Colombia: US$77.7k
  60. Kazakhstan: US$75.7k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Italy US$838.9m 22.1%
2 India US$540.5m 14.2%
3 Germany US$403.3m 10.6%
4 United States US$281.4m 7.4%
5 Taiwan US$228m 6%
6 Spain US$217.8m 5.7%
7 France US$201.3m 5.3%
8 Austria US$177.6m 4.7%
9 China US$175.9m 4.6%
10 Japan US$168.7m 4.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$597.3m 15.7%
2 United States US$477m 12.6%
3 China US$214.6m 5.7%
4 United Kingdom US$198.8m 5.2%
5 Italy US$154.2m 4.1%
6 France US$137.2m 3.6%
7 Türkiye US$125.7m 3.3%
8 Thailand US$112.9m 3%
9 Poland US$111.6m 2.9%
10 Netherlands US$107.9m 2.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished?

Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished fall under HS subheading 7222.20, part of heading 7222, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on bars and rods in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7222.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 50%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on bars and rods in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7222.20 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 bars and rods?

Italy, with US$838.9m in 2024 (22.1% of world exports).