HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7207.11 – Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel; containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness
HS code 7207.11 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness. It is used for low carbon steel billets (square), low carbon steel blooms (rectangular), continuous cast sections for rebar, wire rod feedstock and small structural beam blanks.
What HS 7207.11 covers
This category covers semi-finished products of non-alloy steel with low carbon content (less than 0.25%), specifically those with a rectangular or square cross-section where the width is less than twice the thickness. These products, often in the form of billets or blooms, serve as essential intermediate goods for the production of long products like rebar, wire rods, and structural shapes. They are primarily traded between integrated steel mills and re-rolling mills worldwide. Key players in this trade include major steel-producing nations in Asia and Eastern Europe, exporting to construction and manufacturing hubs globally. The low carbon content makes them suitable for applications requiring good weldability and formability, such as in construction and general engineering.
- Covers
- Low carbon steel billets (square)
- Low carbon steel blooms (rectangular)
- Continuous cast sections for rebar
- Wire rod feedstock
- Small structural beam blanks
- Examples
- Tata Steel low carbon billets
- Nucor blooms for rebar
- JSW Steel semi-finished sections
- Gerdau square billets
Codes often confused with 7207.11
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 720712 (rectangular, non-square) or 720719 (other cross-sections). The specific geometric constraint of 'width less than twice thickness' for rectangular/square sections is the key differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 720711, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720711 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 21% 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 $3.8B 42% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$723M 8.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $613M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $8.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $2.1B 21% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $661M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $594M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $9.9B 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 codes for 7207.11 2
Brazil splits HS 7207.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7207.11.10 Steel billets, under 0.25% carbonBillets
- 7207.11.90 Blooms, width under twice thickness, under 0.25% COutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.07 →
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 7207.11
What is HS code 720711?
HS code 720711 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel; containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness. This category covers semi-finished products of non-alloy steel with low carbon content (less than 0.25%), specifically those with a rectangular or square cross-section where the width is less than twice the thickness. These products, often in the form of billets or blooms, serve as essential intermediate goods for the production of long products like rebar, wire rods, and structural shapes. They are primarily traded between integrated steel mills and re-rolling mills worldwide. Key players in this trade include major steel-producing nations in Asia and Eastern Europe, exporting to construction and manufacturing hubs globally. The low carbon content makes them suitable for applications requiring good weldability and formability, such as in construction and general engineering.
What products fall under HS code 720711?
Low carbon steel billets (square), Low carbon steel blooms (rectangular), Continuous cast sections for rebar, Wire rod feedstock, Small structural beam blanks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 720711?
This code is frequently confused with 720712 (rectangular, non-square) or 720719 (other cross-sections). The specific geometric constraint of 'width less than twice thickness' for rectangular/square sections is the key differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720711?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720711 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.8B, 42% of world exports), Russia (about $723M) and Malaysia ($613M). World exports came to about $8.9B, 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 720711?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720711 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($2.1B, 21% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($661M) and Indonesia ($594M). World imports came to about $9.9B, 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 720711 structured?
HS code 720711 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720711?
Brazil splits HS code 720711 into 2 NCM codes: 7207.11.10 (Steel billets, under 0.25% carbon), 7207.11.90 (Blooms, width under twice thickness, under 0.25% C). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.