HS Code 7203: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

Q: Is HS code 7203 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 7203 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 7203 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 7203?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 7203.

What is HS Code 7203

HS Code 7203 covers Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 72 (Iron and steel), Section XV. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 7203 Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms Cover?

Section XV

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

Chapter 72

Iron and steel

HS Code 7203

Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

HS Code 720310

Ferrous products; obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

HS Code 720390

Ferrous products; spongy ferrous products and iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

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What HS Codes for Iron and Steel Do Not Cover

Chapter 72 covers iron and steel in primary, semi-finished, and basic-product forms. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Iron and steel articles (finished products)

Chapter 73

Iron ores

Chapter 26

Stainless steel cookware and tableware

Chapters 73, 82

Tools and cutlery of steel

Chapters 82, 83

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Direct Reduced Iron HS 7203

HS Code 720310

Ferrous products; obtained by direct reduction of iron ore, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

HS Code 720390

Ferrous products; spongy ferrous products and iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms

HS Code 7201

Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

HS Code 7202

Ferro-alloys

HS Code 7204

Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel

HS Code 7205

Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel

HS Code 7206

Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)

HS Code 7207

Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof

HS Code 7208

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated

HS Code 7209

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 7203?

HS code 7203 covers Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms, a heading within Chapter 72 (Iron and steel) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 7203 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 7203 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 7203?