Malawi HS Code

HS Code 72172000: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel, in coils, plated or coated with zinc (excl. bars and rods) in Malawi

Q: Is HS code 72172000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 72172000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Malawi under HS-MW and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 72172000?

Malawi classifies products under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW; locally Customs and Excise Tariff Order), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 72172000 in Malawi?

The official source is https://www.mra.mw/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 72172000 in Malawi

Under Malawi's Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order), HS Code 72172000 is classified as Wire of iron or non-alloy steel, in coils, plated or coated with zinc (excl. bars and rods). Malawi's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 72172000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 72: Iron and steel, Heading 7217: Wire of iron or nonalloy steel.

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Classification Path of HS Code 72172000 in Malawi

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7217

Wire of iron or nonalloy steel

HS Code 72172000

Wire of iron or non-alloy steel, in coils, plated or coated with zinc (excl. bars and rods)

Malawi Tariff Classification: Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

In Malawi, HS 72172000 is classified under the Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs and Excise Tariff Order) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Malawi Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-MW)

Local name Customs and Excise Tariff Order

Digits 8

Official source https://www.mra.mw/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 7217

Top Malawi import Product Under HS Code 7217

1 721790: Wire of iron or nonalloy steel : Other $216.0K 2 721720: Wire of iron or nonalloy steel : Plated or coated with zinc $110.6K 3 721710: Wire of iron or nonalloy steel : Not plated or coated, whether or not polished $86.0K

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Related HS Code to Malawi Galvanized Steel Wire (72172000)

HS Code 721710

Wire of iron or nonalloy steel : Not plated or coated, whether or not polished

HS Code 721730

Wire of iron or nonalloy steel : Plated or coated with other base metals

HS Code 721790

Wire of iron or nonalloy steel : Other

HS Code 720110

Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms : Nonalloy pig iron containing by weight 0,5 % or less of phosphorus

HS Code 720120

Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms : Nonalloy pig iron containing by weight more than 0,5 % of phosphorus

HS Code 720150

Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms : Alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen

HS Code 720211

Ferroalloys : Ferromanganese : Containing by weight more than 2 % of carbon

HS Code 720219

Ferroalloys : Ferromanganese : Other

HS Code 720221

Ferroalloys : Ferrosilicon : Containing by weight more than 55 % of silicon

HS Code 720229

Ferroalloys : Ferrosilicon : Other

72172000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 72172000 in Malawi?

HS code 72172000 covers Wire of iron or non-alloy steel, in coils, plated or coated with zinc (excl. bars and rods) in Malawi. It sits in Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Heading 7217 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-MW.

Is HS code 72172000 the same across all countries?

What system does Malawi use to classify HS code 72172000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 72172000 in Malawi?