Customs tariff code 7216.10.00.00: U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7216.10.00.00 covers U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
7216.10.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 72. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 7216.10.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 2
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 72IRON AND STEEL
- 7216Angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel
- 7216.10U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm
- 7216.10.00.00U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm
From HS code to customs tariff code 7216.10.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Tunisia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Korea, Republic of (South Korea) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Kenya | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ivory Coast | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
| Origin | Duty rate | Producer | Legal basis | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countries subject to safeguard measures | 25 % | All other companies | Regulation 0159/19 | 2026-06-30 |
| ERGA OMNES | 50 % | All other companies | REGULATION R1457/26 | - |
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
Perfil en forma de U de sección transversal maciza y constante fabricado por laminación en caliente con hierro sin alear. Se trata de artículos que no presentan un aspecto tosco y que se presentan con una longitud de 6 m y unas dimensiones de 60 x 30 mm. Según declaración del solicitante se trata de productos terminados que se destinan principalmente a utilizarse en el sector de la construcción.
U SECTION OF STEEL, HOT ROLLED, WITH HEIGHT OF 53MM.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 7216 10, 7216 21, 7216 22, 7216 31, 7216 32, 7216 33 und 7216 40: Für die Einreihung von U-, I-, H-, L- oder T-Profilen in diese Unterpositionen wird die Höhe wie folgt bestimmt: U-, I- oder H-Profile: der Abstand zwischen den Außenflächen der zwei parallelen Ebenen; L-Profile: die Höhe der größten Außenseite; T-Profile: die Höhe der größten Außenseite; I-Profile (mit schmalen oder mittelbreiten Flanschen) sind Erzeugnisse mit einer Flanschbreite des 0,66-fachen oder weniger der Profilhöhe und von weniger als 300 mm. Zu Unterpositionen 7216 10, 7216 21, 7216 22, 7216 31, 7216 32, 7216 33, 7216 40 und 7216 50: Die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 7214 hinsichtlich der Oberflächenbearbeitungen gelten auch für die Erzeugnisse dieser Unterpositionen.
1. Im Sinne des Kapitels 72 - und in Bezug auf die Buchstaben d), e) und f) in der Nomenklatur insgesamt - gelten als: a) Roheisen Eisen-Kohlenstoff-Legierungen, die gewöhnlich nicht plastisch verformbar sind, mit einem Kohlenstoffgehalt von mehr als 2 GHT und die eines oder mehrere andere Elemente mit folgenden Anteilen enthalten können: - 10 GHT oder weniger Chrom, - 6 GHT oder weniger Mangan, - 3 GHT oder weniger Phosphor, - 8 GHT oder weniger Silicium, - 10 GHT oder weniger andere Elemente insgesamt (RV E7201A00). b) Spiegeleisen Eisen-Kohlenstoff-Legierungen, die mehr als 6 bis 30 GHT Mangan enthalten und die im Übrigen der Begriffsbestimmung der Anmerkung 1 a) entsprechen (RV E7201B00). …
1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7216.10.00.00 cover?
Code 7216.10.00.00 covers U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7216.10.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 7216.10.00.00 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 7216.10.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 721610. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7216.10.00.00 have?
7216.10.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7216.10.00.00 sit in the tariff?
7216.10.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 72 IRON AND STEEL > 7216 Angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel > 721610 U, I or H sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7216.10.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7216.10.00.00, for example ES2016SOL0000000000397. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 7216.10.00.00 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 7216.10.00.00 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Is there an anti-dumping duty on 7216.10.00.00?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7216.10.00.00, covering origin Countries subject to safeguard measures, ERGA OMNES. The rate depends on the producer: without the correct TARIC additional code, the residual rate for all other companies applies, which can be considerably higher.
Does customs tariff code 7216.10.00.00 change?
7216.10.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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