Customs tariff code 7228.80: Hollow drill bars and rods
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7228.80 covers Hollow drill bars and rods. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
7228.80 is HS subheading 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
- 7228.80
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 7228.80
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
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2020/693 DER KOMMISSION vom 15. Mai 2020 (ABL EU L 162/1) (RV L 20/693): Ein Band, aus legiertem Stahl (anderer als nicht rostender Stahl), mit einer Breite von etwa 30 mm und einer Dicke von etwa 0,02 mm, in Rollen. Die Ware hat einen über die gesamte Länge gleichbleibenden Querschnitt in Form eines Rechtecks. Ihre Oberfläche ist unbehandelt. Die Ware wird in einem als Schmelzspinn-Verfahren bezeichneten Stranggussverfahren hergestellt. Sie ist dazu bestimmt, in der Elektro-Industrie beispielsweise zur Herstellung von Transformatorkernen, Sensorkernen, Kernen für Sättigungsdrosseln, Magnetverstärker, Perlen und Pulskompressoren verwendet zu werden. …
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 7228.80 cover?
Code 7228.80 covers Hollow drill bars and rods. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7228.80?
The third-country duty rate for 7228.80 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 7228.80?
The first six digits form the HS code: 722880. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7228.80 have?
7228.80 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7228.80 sit in the tariff?
7228.80 sits in this hierarchy: 72 IRON AND STEEL > 7228 Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7228.80?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7228.80. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
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 7228.80 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 7228.80 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 7228.80?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7228.80, 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 7228.80 change?
7228.80 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
Classifying more than one product?
This page shows one code. Zolltarif-Finder classifies entire product lists from Excel, CSV, or your ERP, with reasoning under GRI 1 to 6, official sources, compliance screening, and audit-ready reports.