HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7202.99 – Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202
HS code 7202.99 is the 6-digit subheading for ferro-alloys, n.e.c. in heading no. 7202. It is used for ferro-boron, ferro-calcium, ferro-selenium, ferro-tellurium and ferro-zirconium.
What HS 7202.99 covers
HS code 720299 serves as a residual category for ferro-alloys not specifically enumerated elsewhere within heading 7202. This 'basket' code encompasses a diverse range of specialized ferro-alloys, often used in smaller quantities for niche metallurgical applications to impart very specific properties to steel or other alloys. These can include ferro-boron for hardenability, ferro-calcium for deoxidation, or ferro-selenium for machinability. Importers and exporters are typically specialized metallurgical companies in industrialized nations like Germany, Japan, and the USA, where advanced material science and custom alloy production are prevalent. The trade in these alloys is driven by specific industrial requirements and technological innovation.
- Covers
- Ferro-boron
- Ferro-calcium
- Ferro-selenium
- Ferro-tellurium
- Ferro-zirconium
- Ferro-phosphorus
- Ferro-cerium
- Examples
- AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group's ferro-boron
- Reade Advanced Materials' ferro-selenium
- Treibacher Industrie AG's ferro-boron
- KBM Affilips' ferro-calcium
Codes often confused with 7202.99
Common mistake. This code is a 'basket' and can be confused with specific ferro-alloys if their primary alloying element is not clearly defined, or with unwrought metals (Chapter 81) if the iron content is low.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720299, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720299 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% 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 $409M 51% of world exports
- 2 Brazil $180M 23% of world exports
- 3 Slovenia $32M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $797M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $140M 22% of world imports
- 2 India $61M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $46M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $640M 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 codes for 7202.99 2
Brazil splits HS 7202.99 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 7202.99
What is HS code 720299?
HS code 720299 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202. HS code 720299 serves as a residual category for ferro-alloys not specifically enumerated elsewhere within heading 7202. This 'basket' code encompasses a diverse range of specialized ferro-alloys, often used in smaller quantities for niche metallurgical applications to impart very specific properties to steel or other alloys. These can include ferro-boron for hardenability, ferro-calcium for deoxidation, or ferro-selenium for machinability. Importers and exporters are typically specialized metallurgical companies in industrialized nations like Germany, Japan, and the USA, where advanced material science and custom alloy production are prevalent. The trade in these alloys is driven by specific industrial requirements and technological innovation.
What products fall under HS code 720299?
Ferro-boron, Ferro-calcium, Ferro-selenium, Ferro-tellurium, Ferro-zirconium, Ferro-phosphorus, Ferro-cerium
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720299?
This code is a 'basket' and can be confused with specific ferro-alloys if their primary alloying element is not clearly defined, or with unwrought metals (Chapter 81) if the iron content is low.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720299?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720299 in UN Comtrade data were China ($409M, 51% of world exports), Brazil ($180M) and Slovenia ($32M). World exports came to about $797M, 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 720299?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720299 in UN Comtrade data were China ($140M, 22% of world imports), India ($61M) and the United States ($46M). World imports came to about $640M, 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 720299 structured?
HS code 720299 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720299?
Brazil splits HS code 720299 into 2 NCM codes: 7202.99.10 (Ferro-phosphorus), 7202.99.90 (Other ferro-alloys). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.