HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7226.19 – Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented
HS code 7226.19 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented. It is used for non-grain oriented electrical steel strips, motor laminations, generator core material, small transformer core steel and NGOES strips.
What HS 7226.19 covers
This code covers non-grain oriented (NGO) electrical steel, flat-rolled with a width less than 600mm. Unlike its grain-oriented counterpart, NGO steel possesses more uniform magnetic properties in all directions, making it ideally suited for rotating electrical machines such as electric motors and generators, as well as smaller transformers. Its primary function is to reduce energy losses in these applications, contributing to overall energy efficiency. Importers are typically manufacturers of electric motors, small transformers, and various electrical appliances. Exporters are specialized steel mills. The market for this material is significantly influenced by the growth in electric vehicles, industrial automation, and the global push for more energy-efficient appliances, making it a critical component in modern electrical engineering.
- Covers
- Non-grain oriented electrical steel strips
- Motor laminations
- Generator core material
- Small transformer core steel
- NGOES strips
- Electrical steel for EV motors
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal M47
- Nippon Steel HI-B
- POSCO Hyper NO
- ThyssenKrupp NO20
- JFE Steel JNR
Codes often confused with 7226.19
Common mistake. Often confused with 722611, which is grain-oriented electrical steel of the same width, due to similar material composition, but their magnetic properties and applications differ significantly. Also, 722519 covers the same material but with a width of 600mm or more.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722619, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722619 in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 Austria $149M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $140M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $96M 13% of world exports
World total: $715M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $78M 13% of world imports
- 2 Slovenia $67M 11% of world imports
- 3 Poland $55M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $593M 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 code for 7226.19
Brazil does not split HS 7226.19: its NCM code is 7226.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.26 →
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 7226.19
What is HS code 722619?
HS code 722619 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented. This code covers non-grain oriented (NGO) electrical steel, flat-rolled with a width less than 600mm. Unlike its grain-oriented counterpart, NGO steel possesses more uniform magnetic properties in all directions, making it ideally suited for rotating electrical machines such as electric motors and generators, as well as smaller transformers. Its primary function is to reduce energy losses in these applications, contributing to overall energy efficiency. Importers are typically manufacturers of electric motors, small transformers, and various electrical appliances. Exporters are specialized steel mills. The market for this material is significantly influenced by the growth in electric vehicles, industrial automation, and the global push for more energy-efficient appliances, making it a critical component in modern electrical engineering.
What products fall under HS code 722619?
Non-grain oriented electrical steel strips, motor laminations, generator core material, small transformer core steel, NGOES strips, electrical steel for EV motors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722619?
Often confused with 722611, which is grain-oriented electrical steel of the same width, due to similar material composition, but their magnetic properties and applications differ significantly. Also, 722519 covers the same material but with a width of 600mm or more.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722619?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722619 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($149M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($140M) and China ($96M). World exports came to about $715M, 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 722619?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722619 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($78M, 13% of world imports), Slovenia ($67M) and Poland ($55M). World imports came to about $593M, 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 722619 structured?
HS code 722619 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722619?
In Brazil, HS code 722619 is NCM 7226.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.