HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7202.80 – Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten
HS code 7202.80 is the 6-digit subheading for ferro-alloys, ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten. It is used for ferro-tungsten lumps, ferro-tungsten powder, ferro-silico-tungsten, high-purity ferro-tungsten and low-carbon ferro-tungsten.
What HS 7202.80 covers
Ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten, covered by HS code 720280, are essential ferro-alloys known for imparting extreme hardness, wear resistance, and high-temperature strength to steel. These properties make them indispensable in the production of high-speed steels, cutting tools, mining equipment, and superalloys used in aerospace and defense. Key importers are industrialized nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities, such as China, the USA, and Germany. Exporters typically include countries with significant tungsten reserves and processing facilities, like China, Russia, and Vietnam. The market for these alloys is highly sensitive to industrial demand, particularly from the machinery and automotive sectors, and global tungsten supply dynamics.
- Covers
- Ferro-tungsten lumps
- Ferro-tungsten powder
- Ferro-silico-tungsten
- High-purity ferro-tungsten
- Low-carbon ferro-tungsten
- Tungsten master alloy
- Examples
- Xiamen Tungsten's ferro-tungsten
- Ganzhou Grand Sea Group's ferro-tungsten
- Global Tungsten & Powders' ferro-tungsten
- China Minmetals' ferro-tungsten
Codes often confused with 7202.80
Common mistake. Can be mistaken for unwrought tungsten (8101) or other ferro-alloys, especially if the silicon content in ferro-silico-tungsten is not explicitly specified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720280, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720280 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 25% 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 $99M 58% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $27M 16% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $19M 11% of world exports
World total: $170M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $43M 25% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $27M 16% of world imports
- 3 Germany $23M 14% of world imports
World total: $168M 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 7202.80
Brazil does not split HS 7202.80: its NCM code is 7202.80.00.
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 7202.80
What is HS code 720280?
HS code 720280 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten. Ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten, covered by HS code 720280, are essential ferro-alloys known for imparting extreme hardness, wear resistance, and high-temperature strength to steel. These properties make them indispensable in the production of high-speed steels, cutting tools, mining equipment, and superalloys used in aerospace and defense. Key importers are industrialized nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities, such as China, the USA, and Germany. Exporters typically include countries with significant tungsten reserves and processing facilities, like China, Russia, and Vietnam. The market for these alloys is highly sensitive to industrial demand, particularly from the machinery and automotive sectors, and global tungsten supply dynamics.
What products fall under HS code 720280?
Ferro-tungsten lumps, Ferro-tungsten powder, Ferro-silico-tungsten, High-purity ferro-tungsten, Low-carbon ferro-tungsten, Tungsten master alloy
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720280?
Can be mistaken for unwrought tungsten (8101) or other ferro-alloys, especially if the silicon content in ferro-silico-tungsten is not explicitly specified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720280?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720280 in UN Comtrade data were China ($99M, 58% of world exports), the Netherlands ($27M) and Belgium ($19M). World exports came to about $170M, 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 720280?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720280 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($43M, 25% of world imports), the Netherlands ($27M) and Germany ($23M). World imports came to about $168M, 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 720280 structured?
HS code 720280 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 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720280?
In Brazil, HS code 720280 is NCM 7202.80.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.