💾 Data Updated: 2025 HTS Revision 30 • Last updated: November 24, 2025

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 nonalloy steel:

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Overview

This HTS category, 7228, encompasses a broad range of iron and steel products beyond basic shapes, specifically focusing on "other alloy steel" and hollow drill bars and rods. It covers bars and rods that have undergone specific working processes or are made from particular alloy compositions, as well as angles, shapes, and sections of other alloy steel. Unlike simpler forms of iron and steel found in earlier chapters, this section requires consideration of the specific alloying elements and the degree of mechanical working applied to the material.

The distinction between this category and its siblings at the Chapter 72 level lies in the specificity of the alloy composition and the type of article. While other categories might cover basic iron or non-alloy steel bars, rods, angles, or shapes, 7228 targets those made from "other alloy steel," which implies a composition not covered by more specific alloy steel headings. Furthermore, the inclusion of hollow drill bars and rods, regardless of whether they are alloy or non-alloy steel, signifies a distinct functional category within the broader iron and steel framework.

Within HTS 7228, the subcategories delve into the various forms and processing methods of these specialty steel products. You will find specific breakdowns for bars and rods based on their alloy content, such as high-speed steel or silico-manganese steel. Further subdivisions address the state of the material, differentiating between those that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, extruded, forged, or cold-formed/cold-finished. The category also distinctly classifies angles, shapes, and sections made from other alloy steel, as well as the specialized hollow drill bars and rods, allowing for precise classification based on the physical characteristics and manufacturing origin of the goods.

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