HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7225.19 – Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented)
HS code 7225.19 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented). It is used for non-grain oriented electrical steel sheets, motor core laminations, generator core steel, transformer core material (NGO) and electrical steel strips for motors.
What HS 7225.19 covers
This HS code encompasses flat-rolled alloy steel, at least 600mm wide, specifically non-grain oriented (NGO) silicon-electrical steel. This material is crucial for the efficient operation of various electrical devices, particularly in applications where magnetic properties need to be uniform in all directions, such as in electric motors, generators, and smaller transformers. Major importers are manufacturers in the automotive industry (for EV motors), appliance sector, and general electrical equipment production, seeking materials that minimize energy losses. Exporters are typically large, specialized steel mills with advanced metallurgical capabilities. Key considerations in trade include the specific magnetic permeability, core loss characteristics, and the impact of global energy efficiency standards on demand for these specialized steels.
- Covers
- Non-grain oriented electrical steel sheets
- Motor core laminations
- Generator core steel
- Transformer core material (NGO)
- Electrical steel strips for motors
- Silicon steel for rotating machines
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal M47
- Nippon Steel HI-B
- POSCO Hyper NO
- ThyssenKrupp NO20
- JFE Steel JNR
Codes often confused with 7225.19
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 722619, which covers the same non-grain oriented electrical steel but in widths less than 600mm. It's also distinct from 722511, which is grain-oriented electrical steel with superior directional magnetic properties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722519, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722519 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% 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 South Korea $553M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $491M 20% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$409M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $568M 22% of world imports
- 2 Italy $387M 15% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $341M 13% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 7225.19
Brazil does not split HS 7225.19: its NCM code is 7225.19.00.
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 7225.19
What is HS code 722519?
HS code 722519 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented). This HS code encompasses flat-rolled alloy steel, at least 600mm wide, specifically non-grain oriented (NGO) silicon-electrical steel. This material is crucial for the efficient operation of various electrical devices, particularly in applications where magnetic properties need to be uniform in all directions, such as in electric motors, generators, and smaller transformers. Major importers are manufacturers in the automotive industry (for EV motors), appliance sector, and general electrical equipment production, seeking materials that minimize energy losses. Exporters are typically large, specialized steel mills with advanced metallurgical capabilities. Key considerations in trade include the specific magnetic permeability, core loss characteristics, and the impact of global energy efficiency standards on demand for these specialized steels.
What products fall under HS code 722519?
Non-grain oriented electrical steel sheets, motor core laminations, generator core steel, transformer core material (NGO), electrical steel strips for motors, silicon steel for rotating machines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722519?
This code can be confused with 722619, which covers the same non-grain oriented electrical steel but in widths less than 600mm. It's also distinct from 722511, which is grain-oriented electrical steel with superior directional magnetic properties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722519?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722519 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($553M, 23% of world exports), China ($491M) and Taiwan (about $409M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 722519?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722519 in UN Comtrade data were India ($568M, 22% of world imports), Italy ($387M) and Mexico ($341M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 722519 structured?
HS code 722519 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722519?
In Brazil, HS code 722519 is NCM 7225.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.