HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7221.00 – Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils
HS code 7221.00 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, stainless, bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils. It is used for stainless steel rebar coils, hot-rolled stainless wire rod, stainless steel coil for fasteners, stainless steel coil for mesh and stainless steel coil for springs.
What HS 7221.00 covers
This code covers hot-rolled stainless steel bars and rods specifically presented in irregularly wound coils. These products are fundamental raw materials in various manufacturing sectors due to stainless steel's corrosion resistance, strength, and aesthetic appeal. International trade in these coils is driven by industries requiring high-quality, durable metal components, such as automotive, construction, machinery manufacturing, and consumer goods. Major steel-producing nations like China, India, Japan, South Korea, and European Union members are significant exporters, while countries with robust manufacturing bases, particularly in specialized engineering and fabrication, are key importers. Buyers often look for specific grades of stainless steel (e.g., 304, 316) and precise dimensional tolerances. The global demand is influenced by infrastructure projects, industrial expansion, and the automotive sector's shift towards lighter, more durable materials. Understanding the specific alloy composition and surface finish is crucial for both buyers and sellers in this market. The CBAM designation indicates its carbon intensity is a factor in trade with the EU.
- Covers
- Stainless steel rebar coils
- Hot-rolled stainless wire rod
- Stainless steel coil for fasteners
- Stainless steel coil for mesh
- Stainless steel coil for springs
- Stainless steel coil for welding electrodes
- Stainless steel coil for cold drawing
- Examples
- Outokumpu hot-rolled coils
- Aperam stainless wire rod
- POSCO stainless steel coils
- ArcelorMittal stainless bar in coil
Codes often confused with 7221.00
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 722300 (stainless steel wire) if the diameter is small, or with 722211 (hot-rolled bars of circular cross-section, not in coils) if the product is straightened or cut. The key differentiator is "in irregularly wound coils."
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722100 in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 15% 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 Taiwan* ~$262M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Japan $203M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $197M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $247M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $226M 14% of world imports
- 3 China $157M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 7221.00
Brazil does not split HS 7221.00: its NCM code is 7221.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.21 →
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 7221.00
What is HS code 722100?
HS code 722100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils. This code covers hot-rolled stainless steel bars and rods specifically presented in irregularly wound coils. These products are fundamental raw materials in various manufacturing sectors due to stainless steel's corrosion resistance, strength, and aesthetic appeal. International trade in these coils is driven by industries requiring high-quality, durable metal components, such as automotive, construction, machinery manufacturing, and consumer goods. Major steel-producing nations like China, India, Japan, South Korea, and European Union members are significant exporters, while countries with robust manufacturing bases, particularly in specialized engineering and fabrication, are key importers. Buyers often look for specific grades of stainless steel (e.g., 304, 316) and precise dimensional tolerances. The global demand is influenced by infrastructure projects, industrial expansion, and the automotive sector's shift towards lighter, more durable materials. Understanding the specific alloy composition and surface finish is crucial for both buyers and sellers in this market. The CBAM designation indicates its carbon intensity is a factor in trade with the EU.
What products fall under HS code 722100?
Stainless steel rebar coils, Hot-rolled stainless wire rod, Stainless steel coil for fasteners, Stainless steel coil for mesh, Stainless steel coil for springs, Stainless steel coil for welding electrodes, Stainless steel coil for cold drawing
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722100?
This code can be confused with 722300 (stainless steel wire) if the diameter is small, or with 722211 (hot-rolled bars of circular cross-section, not in coils) if the product is straightened or cut. The key differentiator is "in irregularly wound coils."
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722100 in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $262M, 17% of world exports), Japan ($203M) and Italy ($197M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 722100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722100 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($247M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($226M) and China ($157M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 722100 structured?
HS code 722100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (21) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722100?
In Brazil, HS code 722100 is NCM 7221.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.