# Customs tariff code 7222.40.10: Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded

> Customs tariff code 7222.40.10 covers Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/72224010
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 7222.40.10
- 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
    - 7222.40 Angles, shapes and sections
      - 7222.40.10 Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded

## 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): 1C216, 0013, 1A005

## Binding tariff information for this code

- **PLBTIWIT-2026-000102** (PL): Profile o jednolitym na całej swojej długości przekroju poprzecznym, wykonane ze stali nierdzewnej w procesie walcowania na gorąco. Następnie poddane obróbce lekkiego walcowania na zimno (wyłącznie w celu poprawy dokładności wymiarowej i jakości powierzchni) oraz prostowaniu w celu zapewnienia prostoliniowości. Końcową operacją jest przycięcie na wymiar oraz szczotkowanie, polerowanie, koloryzowanie w technice PVD (fizyczne osadzanie barwnika z fazy gazowej) w celu uzyskania odpowiedniej jakości powierzchni. Żadna z powyższych obróbek nie zmienia krystalicznej struktury wyrobu. Długość wyrobu: 1500 mm, 2700 mm. Stosowane są do dekoracyjnego wykańczania powierzchni ścian oraz blatów. Profile są pakowane w kartony po 20, 50 lub 100 sztuk. Kraj importu: Chiny.
- **GRBTIDEC-117/2020** (GR): ΕΙΔΗ ΚΑΘΟΡΙΣΜΕΝΗΣ ΜΟΡΦΗΣ (ΛΑΜΕΣ), ΚΟΜΜΕΝΕΣ, ΤΡΥΠΗΜΕΝΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΤΡΑΤΖΑΡΙΣΜΕΝΕΣ, ΣΕ ΔΙΑΦΟΡΑ ΜΗΚΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΣΤΗΡΙΞΗ ΝΕΡΟΧΥΤΩΝ ΑΠΟ ΑΝΟΞΕΙΔΩΤΟ ΧΑΛΥΒΑ ΠΟΥ ΕΧΕΙ ΥΠΟΣΤΕΙ ΘΕΡΜΗ ΕΛΑΣΗ

## 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

- 7222.40.10.00.0 nur warmgewalzt, nur warmgezogen oder nur warmstranggepresst

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 7222.40.10 cover?

Code 7222.40.10 covers Not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 7222.40.10?

The third-country duty rate for 7222.40.10 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 7222.40.10?

The first six digits form the HS code: 722240. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

### How many digits does 7222.40.10 have?

7222.40.10 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 7222.40.10 sit in the tariff?

7222.40.10 sits in this hierarchy: 72 IRON AND STEEL > 7222 Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel > 722240 Angles, shapes and sections. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 7222.40.10?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7222.40.10, for example PLBTIWIT-2026-000102. 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 7222.40.10 covered by CBAM?

Yes. 7222.40.10 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 7222.40.10?

Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7222.40.10, 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 7222.40.10 a dual-use item?

The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 7222.40.10 to 1C216, 0013, 1A005. 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 7222.40.10 change?

7222.40.10 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/72224010.