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Steel & Iron HS Code Lookup & Import Duty
Steel and iron fall under Chapters 72 and 73 of the tariff schedule — a group with frequent classification risk and trade-defence duties (anti-dumping, safeguard). Enter your product description in the tool below to find the exact HS code and see duty rates and FTA preferences.
Chapters 72 – 73Look up the HS code for this product group
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Overview
Steel and iron are classified under Chapter 72 (iron and steel as raw / semi-finished material: billets, flat-rolled, bars…) and Chapter 73 (articles of iron or steel: tubes, structures, fasteners, other articles). Getting the HS code right not only determines import duty and VAT, but also whether the shipment is subject to state quality inspection and to anti-dumping or safeguard duties — factors that can materially change import cost.
Common HS codes
| HS code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7208 | Flat-rolled, non-alloy steel, hot-rolled, width ≥ 600mm |
| 7209 | Flat-rolled, non-alloy steel, cold-rolled, width ≥ 600mm |
| 7210 | Flat-rolled steel, plated/coated (galvanised, colour-coated) |
| 7213 | Hot-rolled bars/rods in irregular coils, non-alloy |
| 7214 | Other bars and rods (construction steel) |
| 7225 | Other alloy steel, flat-rolled, width ≥ 600mm |
| 7306 | Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron/steel |
| 7308 | Structures and parts of structures of iron or steel |
| 7326 | Other articles of iron or steel |
Duty rates & FTA preferences
MFN preferential import duty on common steel lines is typically 0–15% depending on type; VAT 8–10% under current policy. Important: many steel products (cold-rolled, coated sheet, sections, stainless…) are currently subject to anti-dumping or safeguard duties for certain origins — these are added on top of normal import duty and are adjusted by decisions of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Use the tool above to look up the specific HS code and see the duty and trade-defence measures that apply.
Applicable FTAs
Import procedure
- 1
Determine & assign the HS code
Classify correctly by type: hot- vs cold-rolled, coated or not, alloy vs non-alloy. This step drives the entire duty rate and any trade-defence measures.
- 2
State quality inspection
Most imported steel is subject to quality inspection against national technical regulations (QCVN), carried out by a designated body. Register the inspection when the goods arrive.
- 3
File the customs declaration
Submit the declaration with the contract, commercial invoice, packing list, B/L and C/O (if claiming FTA preference).
- 4
Pay duties & clear
Pay import duty, VAT and any anti-dumping/safeguard duty. Goods clear once quality inspection passes.
Specialised management & licences
QCVN quality inspection
Many steel types (e.g. reinforcing steel under QCVN 7:2019/BKHCN) must be quality-inspected with a passing result before clearance. The importer registers inspection with a designated body.
Trade-defence measures
Some steel codes carry anti-dumping or safeguard duty depending on HS code and origin. Pin down the exact 8-digit HS code and origin to know whether the shipment is affected.
Common classification mistakes
Alloy vs non-alloy steel
Alloying-element content (Boron, Chromium, Manganese…) above the thresholds in the Chapter 72 notes shifts the product to alloy-steel headings — different HS code, different duty, and a different trade-defence outcome. Customs and trade-defence authorities scrutinise this closely.
Hot-rolled / cold-rolled / coated
Processing state determines the heading (7208 vs 7209 vs 7210). Misstating it often leads to a rejected declaration and re-classification at a higher rate.
Mis-declaring to dodge trade-defence duty
Deliberately mis-declaring type or origin to avoid anti-dumping duty is a violation, with risk of back-duty assessment and heavy penalties.
Frequently asked questions
Does imported steel require quality inspection?
Mostly yes. Many steel types (reinforcing steel, stainless, coated sheet…) fall under mandatory state quality inspection against national technical regulations (QCVN) before clearance, performed by a designated body. Register inspection as soon as goods arrive to avoid storage costs.
How do I distinguish alloy from non-alloy steel at declaration?
Based on alloying-element content. Per the Chapter 72 notes, steel is "alloy" if it contains one or more elements at/above the specified thresholds (e.g. ≥ 0.3% Chromium, ≥ 0.0008% Boron, ≥ 1.65% Manganese…). Above the threshold it goes to alloy-steel headings (7224–7229), with different codes and duties than non-alloy steel (7206–7217). Rely on the mill test certificate to declare accurately.
How do I know if my steel shipment is subject to anti-dumping duty?
It depends on the exact HS code and the origin. The Ministry of Industry and Trade issues anti-dumping/safeguard decisions by HS group and by country/territory. Determine the exact 8-digit HS code and check against decisions still in force — the tool above helps narrow the code; confirm with Avenir for your specific shipment.
Advisory
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