About HS Code 722540
This HS code pertains to hot-rolled alloy steel, flat-rolled with a width of 600mm or more, supplied in forms other than coils, typically as plates or sheets. This material is favored for applications demanding greater thickness, specific dimensions, or where the material will not undergo further coiling and uncoiling processes. Key sectors utilizing these products include shipbuilding, heavy machinery manufacturing, bridge construction, and large structural projects. Importers are typically heavy fabricators, shipyards, and construction companies requiring robust and durable materials. Exporters are large steel mills capable of producing heavy plates. Trade volumes are significantly influenced by global infrastructure development and industrial capital expenditure.
Products Under This Code
Hot-rolled alloy steel plates, heavy alloy steel sheets, wear-resistant alloy steel plates, high-strength alloy steel plates, quenched and tempered alloy steel plates, shipbuilding alloy steel plates
Real World Examples
Hardox 450, Weldox 700, Dillinger H-Steel, Nippon Steel NSafe, SSAB Strenx
Common Misclassification
Frequently mistaken for 720851 or 720852, which cover non-alloy hot-rolled steel plates, if the specific alloy content is not carefully verified. It also differs from 722530, which is the same material but supplied in coils.
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 7225.40
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, and South Korea are significant importers, with China, Japan, and Germany being key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 722540?
HS code 722540 covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils. This HS code pertains to hot-rolled alloy steel, flat-rolled with a width of 600mm or more, supplied in forms other than coils, typically as plates or sheets. This material is favored for applications demanding greater thickness, specific dimensions, or where the material will not undergo further coiling and uncoiling processes. Key sectors utilizing these products include shipbuilding, heavy machinery manufacturing, bridge construction, and large structural projects. Importers are typically heavy fabricators, shipyards, and construction companies requiring robust and durable materials. Exporters are large steel mills capable of producing heavy plates. Trade volumes are significantly influenced by global infrastructure development and industrial capital expenditure.
What products fall under HS code 722540?
Hot-rolled alloy steel plates, heavy alloy steel sheets, wear-resistant alloy steel plates, high-strength alloy steel plates, quenched and tempered alloy steel plates, shipbuilding alloy steel plates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722540?
Frequently mistaken for 720851 or 720852, which cover non-alloy hot-rolled steel plates, if the specific alloy content is not carefully verified. It also differs from 722530, which is the same material but supplied in coils.
How is HS code 722540 structured?
HS code 722540 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.