# Customs tariff code 7222.11.11.00: Of circular cross-section, 2,5 % or more of nickel

> Customs tariff code 7222.11.11.00 covers Of circular cross-section, 2,5 % or more of nickel. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/7222111100
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 7222.11.11.00
- Third-country duty: 0 %
- Declarable: no

## Where this code sits in the tariff

- 72 IRON AND STEEL
  - 7222 Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel
    - 7222.11 Of circular cross-section
      - 7222.11.11 2,5 % or more of nickel
        - 7222.11.11.00 Of circular cross-section, 2,5 % or more of nickel

## Duty rates and preferences

| Origin | 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 |

## Compliance regimes

- CBAM: in scope (Iron and steel)
- Trade defence: Countries subject to safeguard measures 25 % (all other companies)
- Trade defence: ERGA OMNES 50 % (all other companies)
- Dual-use (indicative correlation only, not a classification): 1C003, 1C118, 1C216, 1C003

## Binding tariff information for this code

- **GBBTI504678244** (GB): STAINLESS STEEL ROUND BAR WITH A DIAMETER OF 6.25 INCHES.
- **GBBTI504679045** (GB): THIS PRODUCT AS PER THE UNIFIED NUMBERING SYSTEM, IS A CONDITION HEAT TREATED STAINLESS STEEL ROUND BAR. THIS FORGED BAR IS FROM AN INGOT AND PEELED TO SIZE. THE STAINLESS STEEL BAR IS NOT FURTHER WORKED THAN HOT-ROLLED, HOT-DRAWN, EXTRUDED, BUT IS HEAT TREATED TO ACHIEVE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. THE STAINLESS STEEL BAR CONTAINS 2.5% OR MORE OF NICKEL. THE DIMENSION OF THE STAINLESS STEEL ROUND BAR ARE A DIAMETER OF 4.75 INCHES (120.65 MM), WITH A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 695 KG
- **GBBTI504812766** (GB): 12 STAINLESS STEEL ROUND BARS WHICH ARE 3.54 INCHES IN DIAMETER, WITH LENGTHS RANGING FROM 142 INCHES TO 237.5 INCHES AND HAVE A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 3214KGS. THEY CONTAIN BY WEIGHT 2.5% OR MORE OF NICKEL.
- **GBBTI504666352** (GB): STAINLESS STEEL ROUND BAR. LENGTH 280.25 INCHES. 241.3MM DIAMETER. WEIGHT 7688KG.

## Notes that govern this classification

### Kapitel 72

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). …

### Abschnitt XV

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

- 7222.11.11.00.0 mit einem Durchmesser von 80 mm oder mehr, mit einem Nickelgehalt von, 2,5 GHT oder mehr

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 7222.11.11.00 cover?

Code 7222.11.11.00 covers Of circular cross-section, 2,5 % or more of nickel. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 7222.11.11.00?

The third-country duty rate for 7222.11.11.00 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 7222.11.11.00?

The first six digits form the HS code: 722211. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

### How many digits does 7222.11.11.00 have?

7222.11.11.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 7222.11.11.00 sit in the tariff?

7222.11.11.00 sits in this hierarchy: 72 IRON AND STEEL > 7222 Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel > 722211 Of circular cross-section > 72221111 2,5 % or more of nickel. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 7222.11.11.00?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7222.11.11.00, for example GBBTI504678244. 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 7222.11.11.00 covered by CBAM?

Yes. 7222.11.11.00 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 7222.11.11.00?

Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7222.11.11.00, 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.

### Is 7222.11.11.00 a dual-use item?

The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7222.11.11.00 to 1C003, 1C118, 1C216, 1C003. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.

### Does customs tariff code 7222.11.11.00 change?

7222.11.11.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

Published by TC21 Ventures GmbH, Berlin. Derived from the Combined Nomenclature, TARIC, and the EBTI database. When citing, please link https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/7222111100.