HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7224.90 – Steel, alloy; semi-finished products
HS code 7224.90 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, semi-finished products. It is used for alloy steel billets, alloy steel blooms, alloy steel slabs, special steel ingots and tool steel semi-finished products.
What HS 7224.90 covers
This HS code covers semi-finished products of alloy steel, which are intermediate forms such as billets, blooms, or slabs, destined for further processing into finished steel goods. Alloy steels are engineered with specific elements (e.g., chromium, nickel, molybdenum) to achieve enhanced properties like superior strength, hardness, wear resistance, or corrosion resistance. Importers are typically steel re-rollers, forging companies, and specialized manufacturers who transform these into bars, rods, plates, or complex components for various industries. Exporters are integrated steel mills with advanced metallurgical capabilities. This trade is fundamental to the global manufacturing supply chain, supporting sectors from automotive and aerospace to energy and heavy machinery.
- Covers
- Alloy steel billets
- Alloy steel blooms
- Alloy steel slabs
- Special steel ingots
- Tool steel semi-finished products
- High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel blanks
- Stainless steel forging stock
- Examples
- SSAB high-strength steel billets
- Carpenter Technology alloy steel slabs
- Daido Steel special alloy blooms
- Voestalpine semi-finished tool steel
- Baosteel alloy steel blanks
Codes often confused with 7224.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 7207 (semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel) or 722410 (ingots or other primary forms of alloy steel), where the 'alloy' content and 'semi-finished' form are key differentiators.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722490 in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 44% 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 Brazil $819M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $380M 13% of world exports
- 3 India $194M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 44% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $335M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 France $224M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $3.8B 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 code for 7224.90
Brazil does not split HS 7224.90: its NCM code is 7224.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.24 →
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 7224.90
What is HS code 722490?
HS code 722490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; semi-finished products. This HS code covers semi-finished products of alloy steel, which are intermediate forms such as billets, blooms, or slabs, destined for further processing into finished steel goods. Alloy steels are engineered with specific elements (e.g., chromium, nickel, molybdenum) to achieve enhanced properties like superior strength, hardness, wear resistance, or corrosion resistance. Importers are typically steel re-rollers, forging companies, and specialized manufacturers who transform these into bars, rods, plates, or complex components for various industries. Exporters are integrated steel mills with advanced metallurgical capabilities. This trade is fundamental to the global manufacturing supply chain, supporting sectors from automotive and aerospace to energy and heavy machinery.
What products fall under HS code 722490?
Alloy steel billets, alloy steel blooms, alloy steel slabs, special steel ingots, tool steel semi-finished products, high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel blanks, stainless steel forging stock
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722490?
Often confused with 7207 (semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel) or 722410 (ingots or other primary forms of alloy steel), where the 'alloy' content and 'semi-finished' form are key differentiators.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722490 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($819M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($380M) and India ($194M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 722490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 44% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($335M) and France ($224M). World imports came to about $3.8B, 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 722490 structured?
HS code 722490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722490?
In Brazil, HS code 722490 is NCM 7224.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.