Customs tariff code 7222.20.29.00: Less than 2,5 % of nickel
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7222.20.29.00 covers Less than 2,5 % of nickel. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
7222.20.29.00 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
- 7222.20.29.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 2
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 72IRON AND STEEL
- 7222Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel
- 7222.20Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished
- 7222.20.29Less than 2,5 % of nickel
- 7222.20.29.00Less than 2,5 % of nickel
From HS code to customs tariff code 7222.20.29.00
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.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 1C216Maraging steel, other than that specified in 1C116, 'capable of' an ultimate tensile strength of 1950 MPa or more, at 293 K (20 °C).
| 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
Ronds en aciers inoxydables d’un diamètre de 25 mm ou plus mais inférieur à 80 mm, laminés à chaud, parachevés à froid, contenant en poids moins de 2,5 % de nickel.
Stabstahl aus nicht rostendem Stahl Bei der Ware handelt es sich um Stabstahl mit rundem Querschnitt. Der Stab ist den Angaben nach aus nicht rostendem Stahl mit einem Nickelgehalt von weniger als 2,5 GHT hergestellt worden (Werkstoffnummern 1.2083, 1.2085, 1.4112). Die Stäbe sind durch Fräsen auf feinste Toleranzen kaltfertiggestellt worden. Die Stäbe haben einen Durchmesser von 25 mm bis weniger als 80 mm. Die Waren werden nach ihrer stofflichen Beschaffenheit als Stabstahl, aus nicht rostendem Stahl, nur kalthergestellt oder nur kaltfertiggestellt, mit kreisförmigem Querschnitt, mit einem Durchmesser von 25 mm oder mehr, jedoch weniger als 80 mm, mit einem Nickelgehalt von weniger als 2,5 GHT, in den TARIC-Code 7222 2029 00 eingereiht.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 7222 20: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu den Unterpositionen 7215 10 und 7215 50.
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 7222.20.29.00 cover?
Code 7222.20.29.00 covers Less than 2,5 % 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 7222.20.29.00?
The third-country duty rate for 7222.20.29.00 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 7222.20.29.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 722220. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7222.20.29.00 have?
7222.20.29.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7222.20.29.00 sit in the tariff?
7222.20.29.00 sits in this hierarchy: 72 IRON AND STEEL > 7222 Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel > 722220 Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished > 72222029 Less than 2,5 % of nickel. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7222.20.29.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7222.20.29.00, for example FRBTIFR-BTI-2026-01479. 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 7222.20.29.00 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 7222.20.29.00 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 7222.20.29.00?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7222.20.29.00, 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 7222.20.29.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7222.20.29.00 to 1C216. 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 7222.20.29.00 change?
7222.20.29.00 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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