HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7225.11 – Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented
HS code 7225.11 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented. It is used for grain-oriented electrical steel sheets, transformer core laminations, GOES coils, electrical steel strips for power transformers and high-permeability electrical steel.
What HS 7225.11 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Nippon Steel GOES
- ArcelorMittal electrical steel
- POSCO grain-oriented silicon steel
- JFE Steel transformer core material
- ThyssenKrupp electrical steel
Codes often confused with 7225.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722511, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722511 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 19% 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 $1.4B 36% of world exports
- 2 Japan $1.1B 29% of world exports
- 3 Russia* ~$272M 7.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $706M 19% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $417M 11% of world imports
- 3 Italy $393M 11% of world imports
World total: $3.6B 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. 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 7225.11
Brazil does not split HS 7225.11: its NCM code is 7225.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.25 →
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 7225.11
What is HS code 722511?
HS code 722511 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722511?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722511 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 36% of world exports), Japan ($1.1B) and Russia (about $272M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 722511?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722511 in UN Comtrade data were India ($706M, 19% of world imports), Mexico ($417M) and Italy ($393M). World imports came to about $3.6B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722511?
In Brazil, HS code 722511 is NCM 7225.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.