Chapter 73 covers articles of iron or steel, including various products directly forged, rolled, cast or stamped from iron or steel, as well as further processed finished articles of iron or steel. This chapter ranges from semi-finished products of iron or steel (such as billets) to end-use pipe fittings, containers, fasteners, etc., but excludes machinery, mechanical appliances, etc. (classified under Chapter 84) and vehicles, aircraft, etc. (classified under Chapters 87 and 88). This chapter is an important classification chapter for midstream and downstream products in the iron and steel industry chain. Heading 7326 covers other articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified, i.e., articles of iron or steel not specifically named under other headings of Chapter 73 (such as 7325 other cast articles). This heading includes articles of iron or steel made by forging, stamping, cutting, bending and other processes, but excludes items that are clearly mechanical parts, vehicle parts, etc., which must be classified according to use. 7326 is a residual heading for articles of iron or steel, with a broad scope. First 2 digits 73: indicates Chapter 73 articles of iron or steel. Digits 3-4, 26: indicates heading 7326, i.e., other articles of iron or steel. Digits 5-6, 19: indicates subheading 732619, i.e., other forged articles. Among them, the 5th digit 1 indicates that this subheading belongs to the first subheading group under 7326 (other forged articles), and the 6th digit 9 indicates other forged articles not elsewhere specified under this group. The overall code 732619 specifically refers to forged articles of iron or steel not specifically named under other subheadings, distinguished from cast articles, stamped articles, etc. This commodity is a forged article of iron or steel, and is not specifically named under other subheadings under 7326 (such as 73261100 grinding balls, 73261900 other forged articles), nor is it classified under 7325 (other cast articles). The forging process distinguishes it from cast or stamped products, so it is classified under 732619. If it were a cast article, it should be classified under 7325; if it were a specific mechanical part, it might be classified under Chapter 84.
Chapter
Chapter 73 covers articles of iron or steel, including various products directly forged, rolled, cast or stamped from iron or steel, as well as further processed finished articles of iron or steel. This chapter ranges from semi-finished products of iron or steel (such as billets) to end-use pipe fittings, containers, fasteners, etc., but excludes machinery, mechanical appliances, etc. (classified under Chapter 84) and vehicles, aircraft, etc. (classified under Chapters 87 and 88). This chapter is an important classification chapter for midstream and downstream products in the iron and steel industry chain.
Heading
Heading 7326 covers other articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified, i.e., articles of iron or steel not specifically named under other headings of Chapter 73 (such as 7325 other cast articles). This heading includes articles of iron or steel made by forging, stamping, cutting, bending and other processes, but excludes items that are clearly mechanical parts, vehicle parts, etc., which must be classified according to use. 7326 is a residual heading for articles of iron or steel, with a broad scope.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 73: indicates Chapter 73 articles of iron or steel. Digits 3-4, 26: indicates heading 7326, i.e., other articles of iron or steel. Digits 5-6, 19: indicates subheading 732619, i.e., other forged articles. Among them, the 5th digit 1 indicates that this subheading belongs to the first subheading group under 7326 (other forged articles), and the 6th digit 9 indicates other forged articles not elsewhere specified under this group. The overall code 732619 specifically refers to forged articles of iron or steel not specifically named under other subheadings, distinguished from cast articles, stamped articles, etc.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a forged article of iron or steel, and is not specifically named under other subheadings under 7326 (such as 73261100 grinding balls, 73261900 other forged articles), nor is it classified under 7325 (other cast articles). The forging process distinguishes it from cast or stamped products, so it is classified under 732619. If it were a cast article, it should be classified under 7325; if it were a specific mechanical part, it might be classified under Chapter 84.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Declare the Chinese and English names of the commodity, which should accurately reflect the actual attributes of the goods, such as "other forged articles" or a specific name. Material: Declare the specific material of the iron or steel, such as carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, etc., and indicate the grade (such as Q235, 45#). Processing technique: Describe the forging process in detail, such as open-die forging, die forging, hot forging, cold forging, etc., and indicate whether subsequent processing has been carried out. Use: Declare the final use of the goods, such as for mechanical transmission, structural support, automotive parts, etc. Specifications and dimensions: Declare the dimensions of the goods, such as length, diameter, thickness, etc., as well as unit weight. Surface treatment: Declare whether surface treatment has been carried out, such as galvanizing, painting, polishing, etc., and the treatment method. Brand or manufacturer: Declare the brand or manufacturer name of the goods; if there is no brand, fill in "none". Product name: Other forged articles (automotive transmission shaft forgings); Material: alloy steel, grade 40Cr; Processing technique: die forging, heat treated; Use: used in automotive transmission systems; Specifications and dimensions: diameter 80mm, length 300mm, unit weight 5.2kg; Surface treatment: none; Brand: none. Misreporting forged articles as cast articles, resulting in classification under 7325 instead of 7326. The material declaration is not specific and does not indicate the alloying element content, affecting the determination of alloy steel. The use description is irrelevant to classification, such as only writing "mechanical use" without specifying the type of machinery.
Product name
Declare the Chinese and English names of the commodity, which should accurately reflect the actual attributes of the goods, such as "other forged articles" or a specific name.
⚠️ Filling in only "articles of iron or steel" is too general and does not reflect the forging process.
Material
Declare the specific material of the iron or steel, such as carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, etc., and indicate the grade (such as Q235, 45#).
⚠️ Writing only "steel" or "iron" without distinguishing alloy steel from non-alloy steel.
Processing technique
Describe the forging process in detail, such as open-die forging, die forging, hot forging, cold forging, etc., and indicate whether subsequent processing has been carried out.
⚠️ Confusing forging with casting and incorrectly declaring it as "casting".
Use
Declare the final use of the goods, such as for mechanical transmission, structural support, automotive parts, etc.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as "industrial use", and cannot assist classification.
Specifications and dimensions
Declare the dimensions of the goods, such as length, diameter, thickness, etc., as well as unit weight.
⚠️ Failure to provide key dimensions, resulting in inability to determine whether it belongs to a specific subheading.
Surface treatment
Declare whether surface treatment has been carried out, such as galvanizing, painting, polishing, etc., and the treatment method.
⚠️ Ignoring surface treatment, which may affect classification (such as galvanizing may be classified under other headings).
Brand or manufacturer
Declare the brand or manufacturer name of the goods; if there is no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ The brand does not match the actual product, or no Chinese translation is provided.
Example： Product name: Other forged articles (automotive transmission shaft forgings); Material: alloy steel, grade 40Cr; Processing technique: die forging, heat treated; Use: used in automotive transmission systems; Specifications and dimensions: diameter 80mm, length 300mm, unit weight 5.2kg; Surface treatment: none; Brand: none.
Common Mistakes：
Misreporting forged articles as cast articles, resulting in classification under 7325 instead of 7326.
The material declaration is not specific and does not indicate the alloying element content, affecting the determination of alloy steel.
The use description is irrelevant to classification, such as only writing "mechanical use" without specifying the type of machinery.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the commodity is an article of iron or steel; 2. Whether it is formed by a forging process; 3. Whether it belongs to a commodity already named under other subheadings under 7326; 4. Whether it belongs to mechanical parts of Chapter 84 or other chapters. If it is a forged article and is not named under other subheadings, it is classified under 732619. If it is a cast article, it is classified under 7325; if it is a stamped article, it may be classified under other subheadings of 7326 or according to use. 7325 Other cast articles: 7325 covers articles of iron or steel made by casting, while 732619 covers forged articles. The core difference lies in the forming process: casting is pouring molten metal, while forging is plastic deformation of solid metal. 73261100 Grinding balls and similar articles for mills: 73261100 covers forged or stamped grinding balls specifically for grinding, while 732619 covers other forged articles. If the forged article is a grinding ball, it should be classified under 73261100. 73269090 Other articles of iron or steel: 73269090 covers other articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified, which may include stamped, welded, etc., articles, but does not include forged articles. Forged articles should be classified under 732619 first. 8207 Hand tools: If the forged article is a hand tool (such as a wrench or hammer), it should be classified under 8207, not 732619. 732619 applies only to non-tool forged articles. 8483 Transmission shafts and cranks: If the forged article is a transmission shaft, crank or other mechanical transmission component, it should be classified under 8483, not 732619. 732619 applies to forged articles that do not constitute mechanical parts. Has it been confirmed that the commodity is made of iron or steel? Has it been confirmed that the forming process is forging? Have other subheadings under 7326 been checked? Have mechanical parts of Chapter 84 been excluded? Have complete declaration elements been provided?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the commodity is an article of iron or steel; 2. Whether it is formed by a forging process; 3. Whether it belongs to a commodity already named under other subheadings under 7326; 4. Whether it belongs to mechanical parts of Chapter 84 or other chapters. If it is a forged article and is not named under other subheadings, it is classified under 732619. If it is a cast article, it is classified under 7325; if it is a stamped article, it may be classified under other subheadings of 7326 or according to use.
Confused Codes：
7325 - Other cast articles
7325 covers articles of iron or steel made by casting, while 732619 covers forged articles. The core difference lies in the forming process: casting is pouring molten metal, while forging is plastic deformation of solid metal.
73261100 - Grinding balls and similar articles for mills
73261100 covers forged or stamped grinding balls specifically for grinding, while 732619 covers other forged articles. If the forged article is a grinding ball, it should be classified under 73261100.
73269090 - Other articles of iron or steel
73269090 covers other articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified, which may include stamped, welded, etc., articles, but does not include forged articles. Forged articles should be classified under 732619 first.
8207 - Hand tools
If the forged article is a hand tool (such as a wrench or hammer), it should be classified under 8207, not 732619. 732619 applies only to non-tool forged articles.
8483 - Transmission shafts and cranks
If the forged article is a transmission shaft, crank or other mechanical transmission component, it should be classified under 8483, not 732619. 732619 applies to forged articles that do not constitute mechanical parts.
Self-Check：
✓ Has it been confirmed that the commodity is made of iron or steel?
✓ Has it been confirmed that the forming process is forging?
✓ Have other subheadings under 7326 been checked?
✓ Have mechanical parts of Chapter 84 been excluded?
✓ Have complete declaration elements been provided?
❓ FAQ
How can one determine whether an iron or steel article is forged or cast? Forging forms solid metal by hammering or pressure and usually has a flow line structure; casting forms by pouring molten metal into a mold and cooling, and may have gas pores or shrinkage porosity. You can inspect the product surface, internal structure, or ask the supplier for process documentation. If forged, classify under 732619; if cast, classify under 7325. What is the difference between 732619 and 73269090? 732619 specifically refers to forged articles, while 73269090 covers other articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified, which may include stamped, welded, bent, etc., articles. If the product is a forged article, it should be classified under 732619 first; if it is made by other processes, classify under 73269090. How should the material be filled in during declaration to avoid classification errors? The specific material should be indicated, such as "alloy steel 40Cr" or "carbon steel Q235", and the content of main alloying elements should be stated. If it is alloy steel, it is necessary to confirm whether it falls within the HS definition of alloy steel (such as exceeding limits for manganese, silicon, etc.). Material directly affects classification; for example, stainless steel may be classified under other headings. Will the code change if a forged article is surface galvanized? It may change. If after galvanizing it is still a forged article and does not constitute another article, it is usually still classified under 732619; but if the galvanized layer gives the product other characteristics (such as becoming a galvanized article), it may be classified under other subheadings of 7326 or according to material. It is recommended to judge based on the specific depth of processing. Should automotive forged parts be classified under 732619 or Chapter 87? If the forged part is a part specifically for automobiles (such as an engine crankshaft or gearbox gear) and meets the definition of a part of Chapter 87, it should be classified under Chapter 87. If it is a general-purpose forged part that does not constitute an automobile-specific part, classify under 732619. Judgment should be based on product use and design. How can one check the import tariff rate for 732619? The latest tariff rate can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates may change due to trade agreements, origin, and other factors; it is recommended to rely on the customs system at the time of declaration. You may also consult a professional customs broker. What should be noted when declaring a forged article with a brand? The brand must be declared truthfully, and the Chinese and English names of the brand should be provided. If the brand is well-known, it may involve customs protection of intellectual property rights, and a letter of authorization may be required. If there is no brand, fill in "none". Brand does not affect classification, but it affects declaration accuracy. If a forged article is a semi-finished product, can it still be classified under 732619? Yes. 732619 covers forged articles, including semi-finished products and finished products, as long as they are not named under other subheadings. However, if a semi-finished product already has the characteristics of a specific mechanical part, it may need to be classified as a part. It is recommended to judge based on the degree of processing and use.
Q: How can one determine whether an iron or steel article is forged or cast?
A: Forging forms solid metal by hammering or pressure and usually has a flow line structure; casting forms by pouring molten metal into a mold and cooling, and may have gas pores or shrinkage porosity. You can inspect the product surface, internal structure, or ask the supplier for process documentation. If forged, classify under 732619; if cast, classify under 7325.
Q: What is the difference between 732619 and 73269090?
A: 732619 specifically refers to forged articles, while 73269090 covers other articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified, which may include stamped, welded, bent, etc., articles. If the product is a forged article, it should be classified under 732619 first; if it is made by other processes, classify under 73269090.
Q: How should the material be filled in during declaration to avoid classification errors?
A: The specific material should be indicated, such as "alloy steel 40Cr" or "carbon steel Q235", and the content of main alloying elements should be stated. If it is alloy steel, it is necessary to confirm whether it falls within the HS definition of alloy steel (such as exceeding limits for manganese, silicon, etc.). Material directly affects classification; for example, stainless steel may be classified under other headings.
Q: Will the code change if a forged article is surface galvanized?
A: It may change. If after galvanizing it is still a forged article and does not constitute another article, it is usually still classified under 732619; but if the galvanized layer gives the product other characteristics (such as becoming a galvanized article), it may be classified under other subheadings of 7326 or according to material. It is recommended to judge based on the specific depth of processing.
Q: Should automotive forged parts be classified under 732619 or Chapter 87?
A: If the forged part is a part specifically for automobiles (such as an engine crankshaft or gearbox gear) and meets the definition of a part of Chapter 87, it should be classified under Chapter 87. If it is a general-purpose forged part that does not constitute an automobile-specific part, classify under 732619. Judgment should be based on product use and design.
Q: How can one check the import tariff rate for 732619?
A: The latest tariff rate can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates may change due to trade agreements, origin, and other factors; it is recommended to rely on the customs system at the time of declaration. You may also consult a professional customs broker.
Q: What should be noted when declaring a forged article with a brand?
A: The brand must be declared truthfully, and the Chinese and English names of the brand should be provided. If the brand is well-known, it may involve customs protection of intellectual property rights, and a letter of authorization may be required. If there is no brand, fill in "none". Brand does not affect classification, but it affects declaration accuracy.
Q: If a forged article is a semi-finished product, can it still be classified under 732619?
A: Yes. 732619 covers forged articles, including semi-finished products and finished products, as long as they are not named under other subheadings. However, if a semi-finished product already has the characteristics of a specific mechanical part, it may need to be classified as a part. It is recommended to judge based on the degree of processing and use.
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