HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7202.91 – Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium
HS code 7202.91 is the 6-digit subheading for ferro-alloys, ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium. It is used for ferro-titanium lumps, ferro-titanium powder, ferro-silico-titanium, low-carbon ferro-titanium and high-purity ferro-titanium.
What HS 7202.91 covers
Ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium, under HS code 720291, are crucial ferro-alloys primarily used as deoxidizers, denitrogenizers, and grain refiners in steelmaking. They improve the strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance of steel, making it suitable for demanding applications in aerospace, marine, chemical processing, and automotive industries. Major importers are steel-producing nations with advanced metallurgical industries, such as China, Japan, and the USA. Exporters often include countries with significant titanium resources or advanced processing capabilities, like Russia and China. The trade is influenced by global steel production, titanium prices, and the demand for high-performance alloys in various industrial sectors.
- Covers
- Ferro-titanium lumps
- Ferro-titanium powder
- Ferro-silico-titanium
- Low-carbon ferro-titanium
- High-purity ferro-titanium
- Titanium master alloy
- Examples
- AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group's ferro-titanium
- VSMPO-AVISMA's ferro-titanium
- OSAKA Titanium technologies' ferro-titanium
- TIMET's ferro-titanium
Codes often confused with 7202.91
Common mistake. Often confused with unwrought titanium (8108) or other ferro-alloys, particularly if the titanium content is very high or if it's a master alloy.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720291, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720291 in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 Russia* ~$35M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 United Kingdom $29M 14% of world exports
- 3 Estonia $26M 12% of world exports
World total: $214M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $24M 11% of world imports
- 2 China $19M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Japan $19M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $223M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 7202.91
Brazil does not split HS 7202.91: its NCM code is 7202.91.00.
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 7202.91
What is HS code 720291?
HS code 720291 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium. Ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium, under HS code 720291, are crucial ferro-alloys primarily used as deoxidizers, denitrogenizers, and grain refiners in steelmaking. They improve the strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance of steel, making it suitable for demanding applications in aerospace, marine, chemical processing, and automotive industries. Major importers are steel-producing nations with advanced metallurgical industries, such as China, Japan, and the USA. Exporters often include countries with significant titanium resources or advanced processing capabilities, like Russia and China. The trade is influenced by global steel production, titanium prices, and the demand for high-performance alloys in various industrial sectors.
What products fall under HS code 720291?
Ferro-titanium lumps, Ferro-titanium powder, Ferro-silico-titanium, Low-carbon ferro-titanium, High-purity ferro-titanium, Titanium master alloy
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720291?
Often confused with unwrought titanium (8108) or other ferro-alloys, particularly if the titanium content is very high or if it's a master alloy.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720291?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720291 in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $35M, 16% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($29M) and Estonia ($26M). World exports came to about $214M, 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 720291?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720291 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($24M, 11% of world imports), China ($19M) and Japan ($19M). World imports came to about $223M, 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 720291 structured?
HS code 720291 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720291?
In Brazil, HS code 720291 is NCM 7202.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.