Metals & Materialsโ€ข๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South KoreaAvg Effective Duty: 26.0%

Steel from ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea: US Import Tariffs 2026

Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for steel imported from South Korea. Total 2025 imports: $3.1B.

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Section 232 โ€” Steel

25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.

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Section 232 โ€” Aluminum

10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.

HTS Codes for Steel โ€” Duty Rates

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Top Steel Imports from South Korea (2025)

HS6 CodeDescriptionImport ValueDuties Paid
730629CASING OR TUBING FOR OIL OR GAS DRILLING, OF IRON OR STEEL, NESOI$426M$111M
730619LINE PIPE FOR OIL OR GAS PIPELINES, OF IRON OR STEEL, NESOI$231M$61M
721070FLAT-ROLLED IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL PRODUCTS, 600 MM OR MORE WIDE, PAINTED, VARNISHED OR COATED WITH PLASTICS$225M$66M
730890STRUCTURES AND PARTS OF STRUCTURES NESOI, OF IRON OR STEEL$215M$37M
720839FLAT-ROLLED PRODUCTS OF IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL,WIDTH 600MM OR MORE,IN COILS,HOT-ROLLED WORKED ONLY, OF A THICKNESS OF LESS THAN 3MM, N.E.S.O.I.$123M$34M
721633H SECTIONS OF IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL, HOT-WORKED, 80 MM OR MORE HIGH$117M$36M
730512LINE PIPE FOR OIL OR GAS PIPELINES, EXTERNAL DIAMETER OVER 406.4 MM (16 IN.), OF IRON OR STEEL, LONGITUDINALLY WELDED NESOI$106M$32M
720851FLAT-ROLLED PRODUCTS OF IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL,WIDTH 600MM OR MORE, NOT IN COILS, HOT-ROLLED WORKED ONLY, OF A THICKNESS EXCEEDING 10 MM, N.E.S.O.I.$96M$24M
721012FLAT-ROLLED IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL PRODUCTS, 600 MM OR MORE WIDE, PLATED OR COATED WITH TIN, UNDER 0.5 MM THICK$86M$22M
730511LINE PIPE FOR OIL OR GAS PIPELINES, EXTERNAL DIAMETER OVER 406.4 MM (16 IN.), OF IRON OR STEEL, LONGITUDINALLY SUBMERGED ARC WELDED$85M$25M

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Last verified: June 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Section 232 tariff on steel?

Section 232 imposes a 25% tariff on most steel imports. Some countries have negotiated quota arrangements. Canada and Mexico are subject to the tariff unless the steel meets USMCA rules of origin.

Are there anti-dumping duties on steel?

Yes, extensive AD/CVD orders cover steel from many countries including China, Japan, South Korea, India, and others. Combined with Section 232, effective duties on some steel products exceed 50%.

What HTS codes cover steel products?

Steel products span HTS Chapters 72 (iron and non-alloy steel, stainless steel, alloy steel) and 73 (articles of iron or steel). Key codes include 7208-7212 for flat-rolled products and 7213-7215 for bars and rods.

What tariffs apply to steel from South Korea?

Steel imported from South Korea are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 โ€” Steel, Section 232 โ€” Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.

How do I calculate the landed cost for steel from South Korea?

The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.

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