What HS code 7218.10 covers
HS code 7218.10 classifies steel, stainless; ingots and other primary forms. It is a subheading of heading 7218 (Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel), in chapter 72 (Iron and steel), section XV of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 7218.10
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 7218
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 7218.10.
- 7218.91 Steel, stainless; semi-finished products, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section
- 7218.99 Steel, stainless; semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-section
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 7218.10 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.