HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7222.19 – Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section
HS code 7222.19 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, stainless, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section. It is used for stainless steel square bars, stainless steel hexagonal bars, stainless steel flat bars (hot-rolled), stainless steel rectangular bars and stainless steel angle bars (hot-rolled).
What HS 7222.19 covers
This HS code covers hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded stainless steel bars and rods that possess a cross-section other than circular. This includes square, rectangular, hexagonal, and other specialized profiles. These non-circular shapes are crucial for specific engineering and architectural applications where a particular fit, strength distribution, or aesthetic is required. Industries such as construction, machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, and decorative metalwork heavily rely on these products. Major exporters are typically countries with advanced steel production capabilities, including China, India, and various EU member states, which can produce a wide array of custom profiles. Importers are often countries with robust fabrication and construction sectors, seeking specialized materials for infrastructure projects, industrial equipment, and high-end consumer goods. The trade in these items is influenced by global construction trends, industrial investment, and the demand for corrosion-resistant, high-strength components. Buyers often specify precise dimensions, surface finish, and specific stainless steel grades to meet application requirements.
- Covers
- Stainless steel square bars
- Stainless steel hexagonal bars
- Stainless steel flat bars (hot-rolled)
- Stainless steel rectangular bars
- Stainless steel angle bars (hot-rolled)
- Stainless steel T-bars (hot-rolled)
- Stainless steel channel bars (hot-rolled)
- Examples
- Acerinox hot-rolled square bars
- Nippon Steel stainless hex bars
- Jindal Stainless hot-rolled flats
- POSCO stainless profiles
Codes often confused with 7222.19
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 722211 by its non-circular cross-section. It can also be confused with 722240 (angles, shapes, and sections) if the product is considered a "section" rather than a "bar or rod," depending on its dimensions and typical usage.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722219, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722219 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 India $64M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $61M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $50M 11% of world exports
World total: $441M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $64M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $63M 13% of world imports
- 3 Italy $25M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $484M 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 7222.19 2
Brazil splits HS 7222.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7222.19.10 Hot-rolled stainless bars, rectangular sectionDe seção transversal retangular
- 7222.19.90 Hot-rolled stainless bars, other cross-sectionsOutras
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.22 →
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 7222.19
What is HS code 722219?
HS code 722219 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section. This HS code covers hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded stainless steel bars and rods that possess a cross-section other than circular. This includes square, rectangular, hexagonal, and other specialized profiles. These non-circular shapes are crucial for specific engineering and architectural applications where a particular fit, strength distribution, or aesthetic is required. Industries such as construction, machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, and decorative metalwork heavily rely on these products. Major exporters are typically countries with advanced steel production capabilities, including China, India, and various EU member states, which can produce a wide array of custom profiles. Importers are often countries with robust fabrication and construction sectors, seeking specialized materials for infrastructure projects, industrial equipment, and high-end consumer goods. The trade in these items is influenced by global construction trends, industrial investment, and the demand for corrosion-resistant, high-strength components. Buyers often specify precise dimensions, surface finish, and specific stainless steel grades to meet application requirements.
What products fall under HS code 722219?
Stainless steel square bars, Stainless steel hexagonal bars, Stainless steel flat bars (hot-rolled), Stainless steel rectangular bars, Stainless steel angle bars (hot-rolled), Stainless steel T-bars (hot-rolled), Stainless steel channel bars (hot-rolled)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722219?
This code is differentiated from 722211 by its non-circular cross-section. It can also be confused with 722240 (angles, shapes, and sections) if the product is considered a "section" rather than a "bar or rod," depending on its dimensions and typical usage.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722219?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722219 in UN Comtrade data were India ($64M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($61M) and Italy ($50M). World exports came to about $441M, 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 722219?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722219 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($64M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($63M) and Italy ($25M). World imports came to about $484M, 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 722219 structured?
HS code 722219 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722219?
Brazil splits HS code 722219 into 2 NCM codes: 7222.19.10 (Hot-rolled stainless bars, rectangular section), 7222.19.90 (Hot-rolled stainless bars, other cross-sections). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.