About HS Code 722511
This HS code specifically covers flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented, with a width of 600mm or more. Grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) is a highly specialized alloy steel engineered to possess exceptional magnetic properties in the rolling direction, making it an indispensable material for the cores of power transformers and large electrical generators. Importers are primarily manufacturers of electrical transformers, power generation equipment, and other high-efficiency electrical machinery. Exporters are a limited number of highly specialized steel mills with advanced metallurgical and rolling technologies. This is a high-value, technologically advanced product critical for modern energy infrastructure and efficient power transmission.
Products Under This Code
Grain-oriented electrical steel sheets, transformer core laminations, GOES coils, electrical steel strips for power transformers, high-permeability electrical steel, silicon steel for generators, amorphous metal cores
Real World Examples
Nippon Steel GOES, ArcelorMittal electrical steel, POSCO grain-oriented silicon steel, JFE Steel transformer core material, ThyssenKrupp electrical steel
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 722519 (other silicon-electrical steel, not grain-oriented) or 722611 (grain-oriented, width less than 600mm), as the 'grain-oriented' property and 'width' specification are crucial for accurate classification.
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.
Products Classified Under 7225.11
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
Japan, South Korea, China, and Germany are leading producers and consumers of grain-oriented electrical steel due to their advanced electrical industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 722511?
HS code 722511 covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented. This HS code specifically covers flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented, with a width of 600mm or more. Grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) is a highly specialized alloy steel engineered to possess exceptional magnetic properties in the rolling direction, making it an indispensable material for the cores of power transformers and large electrical generators. Importers are primarily manufacturers of electrical transformers, power generation equipment, and other high-efficiency electrical machinery. Exporters are a limited number of highly specialized steel mills with advanced metallurgical and rolling technologies. This is a high-value, technologically advanced product critical for modern energy infrastructure and efficient power transmission.
What products fall under HS code 722511?
Grain-oriented electrical steel sheets, transformer core laminations, GOES coils, electrical steel strips for power transformers, high-permeability electrical steel, silicon steel for generators, amorphous metal cores
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722511?
Can be confused with 722519 (other silicon-electrical steel, not grain-oriented) or 722611 (grain-oriented, width less than 600mm), as the 'grain-oriented' property and 'width' specification are crucial for accurate classification.
How is HS code 722511 structured?
HS code 722511 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.