About HS Code 722611
This HS code covers grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES), flat-rolled with a width less than 600mm. This highly specialized alloy steel is engineered to exhibit superior magnetic properties primarily in the rolling direction, making it indispensable for high-efficiency power and distribution transformers. The precise grain orientation significantly minimizes energy losses (core losses), which is critical for energy conservation and grid stability. Importers are typically manufacturers of electrical transformers, large generators, and other high-performance electrical equipment. Exporters are a limited number of highly specialized steel mills with advanced processing capabilities. Trade is driven by global demand for energy infrastructure upgrades and the increasing focus on energy efficiency.
Products Under This Code
Grain-oriented electrical steel strips, transformer core laminations, GOES strips, high-permeability electrical steel, power transformer steel, amorphous metal strips for transformers
Real World Examples
Nippon Steel HI-B, POSCO Hyper NO, ArcelorMittal M3, ThyssenKrupp PowerCore, JFE Steel JFE-Core
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 722619, which covers non-grain oriented electrical steel of the same width, or 722511, which is grain-oriented electrical steel but with a width of 600mm or more. The 'grain-oriented' characteristic is crucial for correct classification.
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 7226.11
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and the USA are major importers, while Japan, South Korea, and Germany are leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 722611?
HS code 722611 covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented. This HS code covers grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES), flat-rolled with a width less than 600mm. This highly specialized alloy steel is engineered to exhibit superior magnetic properties primarily in the rolling direction, making it indispensable for high-efficiency power and distribution transformers. The precise grain orientation significantly minimizes energy losses (core losses), which is critical for energy conservation and grid stability. Importers are typically manufacturers of electrical transformers, large generators, and other high-performance electrical equipment. Exporters are a limited number of highly specialized steel mills with advanced processing capabilities. Trade is driven by global demand for energy infrastructure upgrades and the increasing focus on energy efficiency.
What products fall under HS code 722611?
Grain-oriented electrical steel strips, transformer core laminations, GOES strips, high-permeability electrical steel, power transformer steel, amorphous metal strips for transformers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722611?
Can be confused with 722619, which covers non-grain oriented electrical steel of the same width, or 722511, which is grain-oriented electrical steel but with a width of 600mm or more. The 'grain-oriented' characteristic is crucial for correct classification.
How is HS code 722611 structured?
HS code 722611 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.