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HTS Code · Chapter 72 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

7216.21.00.00L sections

Also written 7216210000 and 7216.21.0000

HTS Code 7216.21.00.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalIron and steelAngles, shapes and sections of iron or nonalloy steel:L or T sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm:L sections in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%).

From China, the total duty on 7216.21.00.00 last changed on Apr 6, 2026, from 85% to 75%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 7216.21.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
75%
$7,500.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
75.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$17,547.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.82.02Section 232 Metals9903.91.01Section 301 China: Steel, Aluminum, Critical Minerals and Electric Vehicle Batteries

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Base Duty Rates for 7216.21.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
2%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China75%
  • Mexico50%
  • Canada50%
  • Vietnam50%
  • Germany50%
Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 7216.21.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 50%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.

Total duty from China
75%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
50%
From Mexico, Canada and 17 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
ChinaFree75%
MexicoFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
CanadaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
VietnamFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
GermanyFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
JapanFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
South KoreaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
TaiwanFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
IndiaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
IrelandFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
ItalyFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
SwitzerlandFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
ThailandFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
MalaysiaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
United KingdomFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
FranceFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
IndonesiaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
BrazilFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
BangladeshFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
CambodiaFree
  • Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper50%9903.82.02
50%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Mexico pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Canada pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Vietnam pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Germany pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Japan pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from South Korea pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Taiwan pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from India pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Ireland pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Italy pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Switzerland pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Thailand pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Malaysia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from France pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Indonesia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Brazil pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Cambodia pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 7216.21.00.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $38M of l sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00), down 60% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (64%), Canada (21%) and Turkey (6%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Mexico$24M64%53%50%
Canada$8M21%79%50%
Turkey$2M6%34%50%
China$2M5%88%75%
Vietnam$2M4%40%50%
Taiwan$253K1%229%50%
Malaysia$123K0%1267%50%
Brazil$45K0%2%50%
Italy$28K0%80%50%
Netherlands$18K0%New50%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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Questions

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What does HTS code 7216.21.00.00 cover?

HTS code 7216.21.00.00 covers L sections, classified under Chapter 72 (Iron and steel) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is Free.

What is the duty rate for HTS 7216.21.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 7216.21.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 2%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from China pay 75% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%) and Section 301 – China (25%).

What is the US tariff on L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Vietnam pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).

What is the US tariff on L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of L sections (HTS 7216.21.00.00) from Mexico pay 50% in duties: a duty-free base rate plus Section 232 – Steel, Aluminum & Copper (50%).

Where does the US import HTS 7216.21.00.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $38M of L sections under HTS 7216.21.00.00, mostly from Mexico (64%), Canada (21%) and Turkey (6%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 7216.21.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 7216.21.00.00 is 50%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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