HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7226.91 – Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled
HS code 7226.91 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled. It is used for hot-rolled alloy steel strips for automotive, structural steel profiles, specialized industrial bands, agricultural machinery components and heavy-duty shelving material.
What HS 7226.91 covers
This HS code encompasses flat-rolled alloy steel products, hot-rolled, with a width of less than 600mm, excluding silicon-electrical and high-speed steel. These materials are fundamental to various manufacturing sectors due to their strength, formability, and specific alloy properties. Key importers are typically automotive component manufacturers, construction material suppliers, and general engineering firms that require robust and cost-effective steel for fabrication. Exporters are major integrated steel mills and specialized re-rollers globally. The trade in these narrow, hot-rolled alloy strips is influenced by industrial demand, raw material costs, and the need for materials that can withstand significant stress or offer specific corrosion resistance. Buyers often look for consistent mechanical properties and surface quality suitable for further processing like stamping or bending.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled alloy steel strips for automotive
- Structural steel profiles
- Specialized industrial bands
- Agricultural machinery components
- Heavy-duty shelving material
- Steel strips for tools
- Construction reinforcement strips
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal hot-rolled strips
- POSCO alloy steel sheets
- Nippon Steel structural components
- ThyssenKrupp specialized profiles
Codes often confused with 7226.91
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 722591 (non-alloy flat-rolled steel) if the alloy content is overlooked, or with 722692 if the rolling process (hot vs. cold) is not correctly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722691, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722691 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 14% 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 Germany $180M 22% of world exports
- 2 China $165M 20% of world exports
- 3 Austria $113M 14% of world exports
World total: $832M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $110M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $106M 14% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $98M 13% of world imports
World total: $773M 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 7226.91
Brazil does not split HS 7226.91: its NCM code is 7226.91.00.
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 7226.91
What is HS code 722691?
HS code 722691 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled. This HS code encompasses flat-rolled alloy steel products, hot-rolled, with a width of less than 600mm, excluding silicon-electrical and high-speed steel. These materials are fundamental to various manufacturing sectors due to their strength, formability, and specific alloy properties. Key importers are typically automotive component manufacturers, construction material suppliers, and general engineering firms that require robust and cost-effective steel for fabrication. Exporters are major integrated steel mills and specialized re-rollers globally. The trade in these narrow, hot-rolled alloy strips is influenced by industrial demand, raw material costs, and the need for materials that can withstand significant stress or offer specific corrosion resistance. Buyers often look for consistent mechanical properties and surface quality suitable for further processing like stamping or bending.
What products fall under HS code 722691?
Hot-rolled alloy steel strips for automotive, structural steel profiles, specialized industrial bands, agricultural machinery components, heavy-duty shelving material, steel strips for tools, construction reinforcement strips
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722691?
This code can be confused with 722591 (non-alloy flat-rolled steel) if the alloy content is overlooked, or with 722692 if the rolling process (hot vs. cold) is not correctly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722691?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722691 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($180M, 22% of world exports), China ($165M) and Austria ($113M). World exports came to about $832M, 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 722691?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722691 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($110M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($106M) and Czechia ($98M). World imports came to about $773M, 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 722691 structured?
HS code 722691 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722691?
In Brazil, HS code 722691 is NCM 7226.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.