Customs tariff code 73: ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 73 covers ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
73 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. 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
- 73
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Tunisia | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Morocco | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Lebanon | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Jordan | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Egypt | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| EEA - European Economic Area | 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.
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
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Als „Gusseisen" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten durch Gießen hergestellte Erzeugnisse, deren chemische Zusammensetzung nicht der für Stahl nach Anmerkung 1 d) zu Kapitel 72 entspricht und in denen Eisen gegenüber jedem anderen Element gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht (RV E7301000). 2. Als „Draht" im Sinne des Kapitels 73 gelten warm- oder kalthergestellte Erzeugnisse mit beliebiger Form des Querschnitts, dessen größte Abmessung 16 mm oder weniger beträgt (RV E7302000).
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
- 7301Sheet piling of iron or steel, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel
- 7302Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, the following: rails, check-rails and rack rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods and other crossing pieces, sleepers (cross-ties), fish-plates, chairs, chair wedges, sole plates (base plates), rail clips, bedplates, ties and other material specialised for jointing or fixing rails
- 7303Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron
- 7304Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel
- 7305Other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, the external diameter of which exceeds 406,4 mm, of iron or steel
- 7306Other tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (for example, open seam or welded, riveted or similarly closed), of iron or steel
- 7307Tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel
- 7308Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, lock-gates, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, shutters, balustrades, pillars and columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures, of iron or steel
- 7309Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
- 7310Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, of a capacity not exceeding 300 l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment
- 7311Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel
- 7312Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated
- 7313Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not, and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel
- 7314Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel
- 7315Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel
- 7316Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel
- 7317Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of iron or steel, whether or not with heads of other material, but excluding such articles with heads of copper
- 7318Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel
- 7319Sewing needles, knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included
- 7320Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel
- 7321Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron or steel
- 7322Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated, and parts thereof, of iron or steel; air heaters and hot-air distributors (including distributors which can also distribute fresh or conditioned air), not electrically heated, incorporating a motor-driven fan or blower, and parts thereof, of iron or steel
- 7323Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel
- 7324Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel
- 7325Other cast articles of iron or steel
- 7326Other articles of iron or steel
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 73 cover?
Code 73 covers ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 73?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 73. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 73 have?
73 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 73?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 73. 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 73 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 73 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). The code is broader than the Annex I entry, so only part of it is covered; check the specific goods. Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Does customs tariff code 73 change?
73 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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