HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7205.29 – Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen; powders (excluding alloy steel)
HS code 7205.29 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen, powders (excluding alloy steel). It is used for atomized iron powder, electrolytic iron powder, reduced iron powder, sponge iron powder and carbonyl iron powder.
What HS 7205.29 covers
This HS code encompasses powders of pig iron, spiegeleisen, and other non-alloy iron or steel, excluding those of alloy steel. These fine metallic particles are vital raw materials in various industrial applications, particularly in powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and as a component in welding electrodes and chemical processes. The global trade in these powders is characterized by specialized manufacturers supplying to industries that require precise material properties and shapes, often for high-value components. Importers are typically advanced manufacturing economies, while exporters are countries with robust iron and steel production capabilities and specialized powder processing facilities. Key considerations include particle size distribution, purity, flowability, and compressibility, which are critical for their end-use performance. The market is influenced by technological advancements in powder metallurgy and the demand for lightweight, high-strength components in automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors.
- Covers
- Atomized iron powder
- Electrolytic iron powder
- Reduced iron powder
- Sponge iron powder
- Carbonyl iron powder
- Pig iron powder
- Spiegeleisen powder
- Examples
- Höganäs AB iron powder
- GKN Sinter Metals components
- BASF carbonyl iron powder
- Rio Tinto HIsmelt iron powder
Codes often confused with 7205.29
Common mistake. This code might be confused with powders of alloy steel (720521) or even iron or steel granules (720510) if the particle size and composition are not precisely identified, leading to incorrect duty rates.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720529, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720529 in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 Sweden $298M 34% of world exports
- 2 Romania $89M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $86M 9.9% of world exports
World total: $872M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $112M 12% of world imports
- 2 China $85M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $83M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $952M 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 7205.29 3
Brazil splits HS 7205.29 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7205.29.10 Sponge iron powder, 98% iron or moreDe ferro esponjoso, com um teor de ferro igual ou superior a 98 %, em peso
- 7205.29.20 Thermoplastic-coated iron powder, 98% iron or moreDe ferro revestido com resina termoplástica, com um teor de ferro igual ou superior a 98 %, em peso
- 7205.29.90 Other iron or non-alloy steel powdersOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.05 →
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 7205.29
What is HS code 720529?
HS code 720529 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen; powders (excluding alloy steel). This HS code encompasses powders of pig iron, spiegeleisen, and other non-alloy iron or steel, excluding those of alloy steel. These fine metallic particles are vital raw materials in various industrial applications, particularly in powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and as a component in welding electrodes and chemical processes. The global trade in these powders is characterized by specialized manufacturers supplying to industries that require precise material properties and shapes, often for high-value components. Importers are typically advanced manufacturing economies, while exporters are countries with robust iron and steel production capabilities and specialized powder processing facilities. Key considerations include particle size distribution, purity, flowability, and compressibility, which are critical for their end-use performance. The market is influenced by technological advancements in powder metallurgy and the demand for lightweight, high-strength components in automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors.
What products fall under HS code 720529?
Atomized iron powder, Electrolytic iron powder, Reduced iron powder, Sponge iron powder, Carbonyl iron powder, Pig iron powder, Spiegeleisen powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720529?
This code might be confused with powders of alloy steel (720521) or even iron or steel granules (720510) if the particle size and composition are not precisely identified, leading to incorrect duty rates.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720529?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720529 in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($298M, 34% of world exports), Romania ($89M) and Germany ($86M). World exports came to about $872M, 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 720529?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720529 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($112M, 12% of world imports), China ($85M) and the United States ($83M). World imports came to about $952M, 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 720529 structured?
HS code 720529 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720529?
Brazil splits HS code 720529 into 3 NCM codes: 7205.29.10 (Sponge iron powder, 98% iron or more), 7205.29.20 (Thermoplastic-coated iron powder, 98% iron or more), 7205.29.90 (Other iron or non-alloy steel powders). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.