HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7202.50 – Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium
HS code 7202.50 is the 6-digit subheading for ferro-alloys, ferro-silico-chromium. It is used for ferro-silico-chromium lumps, ferro-silico-chromium powder, high-carbon ferro-silico-chromium, low-carbon ferro-silico-chromium and medium-carbon ferro-silico-chromium.
What HS 7202.50 covers
This code covers ferro-silico-chromium, a crucial ferro-alloy used primarily in the steel and foundry industries. It acts as a deoxidizer and a source of chromium and silicon, enhancing the strength, corrosion resistance, and other mechanical properties of steel, particularly stainless and heat-resistant steels. International trade in ferro-silico-chromium is driven by the global demand for specialized steel products, with major steel-producing nations being the primary importers. Exporters are typically countries with abundant raw materials (chromium ore, silica) and the energy resources required for its production in electric arc furnaces. Key things to know include its role in high-performance alloys, the impact of raw material prices (chromium ore, quartz), and energy costs on its market price. Its trade is often influenced by global steel production trends and environmental regulations impacting smelting operations. The purity and specific composition of the alloy are critical factors in its valuation and application.
- Covers
- Ferro-silico-chromium lumps
- Ferro-silico-chromium powder
- High-carbon ferro-silico-chromium
- Low-carbon ferro-silico-chromium
- Medium-carbon ferro-silico-chromium
- Nitrided ferro-silico-chromium
- Examples
- Outokumpu (uses)
- Acerinox (uses)
- ThyssenKrupp (uses)
- Tata Steel (uses)
Codes often confused with 7202.50
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other ferro-alloys like ferro-chromium (720241, 720249) or ferro-silicon (720221, 720229) if the specific composition is not accurately determined, as all are used in steelmaking but have distinct elemental ratios.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720250, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720250 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $49M 40% of world exports
- 2 Kazakhstan $36M 30% of world exports
- 3 Poland $18M 15% of world exports
World total: $122M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $39M 31% of world imports
- 2 India $35M 28% of world imports
- 3 United States $13M 10% of world imports
World total: $126M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7202.50
Brazil does not split HS 7202.50: its NCM code is 7202.50.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7202.50
What is HS code 720250?
HS code 720250 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium. This code covers ferro-silico-chromium, a crucial ferro-alloy used primarily in the steel and foundry industries. It acts as a deoxidizer and a source of chromium and silicon, enhancing the strength, corrosion resistance, and other mechanical properties of steel, particularly stainless and heat-resistant steels. International trade in ferro-silico-chromium is driven by the global demand for specialized steel products, with major steel-producing nations being the primary importers. Exporters are typically countries with abundant raw materials (chromium ore, silica) and the energy resources required for its production in electric arc furnaces. Key things to know include its role in high-performance alloys, the impact of raw material prices (chromium ore, quartz), and energy costs on its market price. Its trade is often influenced by global steel production trends and environmental regulations impacting smelting operations. The purity and specific composition of the alloy are critical factors in its valuation and application.
What products fall under HS code 720250?
Ferro-silico-chromium lumps, Ferro-silico-chromium powder, High-carbon ferro-silico-chromium, Low-carbon ferro-silico-chromium, Medium-carbon ferro-silico-chromium, Nitrided ferro-silico-chromium
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720250?
This code can be confused with other ferro-alloys like ferro-chromium (720241, 720249) or ferro-silicon (720221, 720229) if the specific composition is not accurately determined, as all are used in steelmaking but have distinct elemental ratios.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720250?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720250 in UN Comtrade data were China ($49M, 40% of world exports), Kazakhstan ($36M) and Poland ($18M). World exports came to about $122M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 720250?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720250 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($39M, 31% of world imports), India ($35M) and the United States ($13M). World imports came to about $126M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 720250 structured?
HS code 720250 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720250?
In Brazil, HS code 720250 is NCM 7202.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.