HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7225.50 – Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled
HS code 7225.50 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled. It is used for cold-rolled alloy steel sheets, high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) cold-rolled steel, automotive body alloy steel, appliance grade alloy steel and deep drawing alloy steel.
What HS 7225.50 covers
This code covers cold-rolled alloy steel, flat-rolled with a width of 600mm or more. Cold rolling is a secondary process that refines the steel's surface finish, improves dimensional accuracy, and enhances mechanical properties such as strength and hardness, making it suitable for more demanding applications. This premium material is extensively used in the automotive industry for body panels and structural components, in the appliance sector, and in various precision manufacturing applications. Importers are often automotive OEMs, white goods manufacturers, and precision engineering firms. Exporters are advanced steel producers with sophisticated cold-rolling facilities. Trade is driven by technological advancements and consumer demand for higher quality, more durable, and aesthetically pleasing finished products.
- Covers
- Cold-rolled alloy steel sheets
- High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) cold-rolled steel
- Automotive body alloy steel
- Appliance grade alloy steel
- Deep drawing alloy steel
- Precision cold-rolled alloy steel
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal Usibor
- ThyssenKrupp CR-Steel
- POSCO PosM-X
- JFE Steel JAZ
- SSAB Docol
Codes often confused with 7225.50
Common mistake. Can be confused with 720918 or 720928, which are non-alloy cold-rolled steels, if the alloy content is overlooked. It's also distinct from hot-rolled alloy steels (e.g., 722530, 722540) due to its superior surface finish and mechanical properties.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722550, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722550 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 20% 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 Japan $1.1B 32% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $465M 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $439M 13% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $634M 20% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $422M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $189M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 codes for 7225.50 2
Brazil splits HS 7225.50 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7225.50.10 Cold-rolled high speed steel, 600 mm or widerDe aços de corte rápido
- 7225.50.90 Other cold-rolled alloy steel, 600 mm or widerOutros
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 7225.50
What is HS code 722550?
HS code 722550 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled. This code covers cold-rolled alloy steel, flat-rolled with a width of 600mm or more. Cold rolling is a secondary process that refines the steel's surface finish, improves dimensional accuracy, and enhances mechanical properties such as strength and hardness, making it suitable for more demanding applications. This premium material is extensively used in the automotive industry for body panels and structural components, in the appliance sector, and in various precision manufacturing applications. Importers are often automotive OEMs, white goods manufacturers, and precision engineering firms. Exporters are advanced steel producers with sophisticated cold-rolling facilities. Trade is driven by technological advancements and consumer demand for higher quality, more durable, and aesthetically pleasing finished products.
What products fall under HS code 722550?
Cold-rolled alloy steel sheets, high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) cold-rolled steel, automotive body alloy steel, appliance grade alloy steel, deep drawing alloy steel, precision cold-rolled alloy steel
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722550?
Can be confused with 720918 or 720928, which are non-alloy cold-rolled steels, if the alloy content is overlooked. It's also distinct from hot-rolled alloy steels (e.g., 722530, 722540) due to its superior surface finish and mechanical properties.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722550?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722550 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.1B, 32% of world exports), South Korea ($465M) and the Netherlands ($439M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 722550?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722550 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($634M, 20% of world imports), Indonesia ($422M) and Germany ($189M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 722550 structured?
HS code 722550 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722550?
Brazil splits HS code 722550 into 2 NCM codes: 7225.50.10 (Cold-rolled high speed steel, 600 mm or wider), 7225.50.90 (Other cold-rolled alloy steel, 600 mm or wider). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.