HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7225.99 – Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc)
HS code 7225.99 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc). It is used for pre-painted alloy steel sheets, tin-plated alloy steel, lead-plated alloy steel, chromium-plated alloy steel and organically coated alloy steel.
What HS 7225.99 covers
This is a residual HS code for flat-rolled alloy steel, 600mm or more in width, that is not specifically covered by other subheadings within 7225 and is not plated or coated with zinc. This broad category includes alloy steels with various other coatings (e.g., organic, paint, tin, lead, chromium) or specialized surface treatments, as well as uncoated alloy steel with unique properties not fitting into more specific classifications. It serves diverse niche markets requiring particular protective layers, aesthetic finishes, or specialized material characteristics. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific coating or alloy, often involving specialized manufacturers in automotive, construction, and consumer goods. Trade in this category can be complex due to the wide array of products it encompasses.
- Covers
- Pre-painted alloy steel sheets
- Tin-plated alloy steel
- Lead-plated alloy steel
- Chromium-plated alloy steel
- Organically coated alloy steel
- Specialized alloy steel with non-zinc coatings
- Clad alloy steel
- Examples
- Tata Steel Colorcoat
- SSAB GreenCoat
- ArcelorMittal Granite
- Nippon Steel Color Coated
- POSCO Color Steel
Codes often confused with 7225.99
Common mistake. This 'other' category can be easily confused with specific non-alloy coated steels (e.g., 721070 for painted non-alloy steel) if the alloy content is not rigorously checked. It is also distinct from 722591 and 722592, which are specifically for zinc coatings.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722599, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722599 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 9.5% 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 $764M 19% of world exports
- 2 France $720M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $652M 16% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $423M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $410M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 China $337M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $4.5B 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 7225.99 2
Brazil splits HS 7225.99 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7225.99.10 Other high speed steel flats, 600 mm or widerDe aços de corte rápido
- 7225.99.90 Other flat-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 7225.99
What is HS code 722599?
HS code 722599 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc). This is a residual HS code for flat-rolled alloy steel, 600mm or more in width, that is not specifically covered by other subheadings within 7225 and is not plated or coated with zinc. This broad category includes alloy steels with various other coatings (e.g., organic, paint, tin, lead, chromium) or specialized surface treatments, as well as uncoated alloy steel with unique properties not fitting into more specific classifications. It serves diverse niche markets requiring particular protective layers, aesthetic finishes, or specialized material characteristics. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific coating or alloy, often involving specialized manufacturers in automotive, construction, and consumer goods. Trade in this category can be complex due to the wide array of products it encompasses.
What products fall under HS code 722599?
Pre-painted alloy steel sheets, tin-plated alloy steel, lead-plated alloy steel, chromium-plated alloy steel, organically coated alloy steel, specialized alloy steel with non-zinc coatings, clad alloy steel
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722599?
This 'other' category can be easily confused with specific non-alloy coated steels (e.g., 721070 for painted non-alloy steel) if the alloy content is not rigorously checked. It is also distinct from 722591 and 722592, which are specifically for zinc coatings.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722599?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722599 in UN Comtrade data were China ($764M, 19% of world exports), France ($720M) and Germany ($652M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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 722599?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722599 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($423M, 9.5% of world imports), Türkiye ($410M) and China ($337M). World imports came to about $4.5B, 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.
How is HS code 722599 structured?
HS code 722599 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722599?
Brazil splits HS code 722599 into 2 NCM codes: 7225.99.10 (Other high speed steel flats, 600 mm or wider), 7225.99.90 (Other flat-rolled alloy steel, 600 mm or wider). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.