HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7226.99 – Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9
HS code 7226.99 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9. It is used for tempered alloy steel strips, coated alloy steel sheets, specialized spring steel, pre-painted alloy steel coils and high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) strips.
What HS 7226.99 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' category for flat-rolled alloy steel, less than 600mm wide, captures specialized or less common forms that don't fit precisely into hot-rolled (722691) or cold-rolled (722692) classifications, and excludes silicon-electrical or high-speed steel. It often includes products with unique surface treatments, specific coatings, or those processed by other methods like tempering or annealing that significantly alter their characteristics beyond basic hot or cold rolling. Importers are typically niche manufacturers requiring very specific material properties for advanced applications in aerospace, medical devices, or specialized tooling. Exporters are often highly specialized steel mills or processors. Trade in this category is driven by innovation and specific industrial requirements, making it less volume-driven but highly value-added.
- Covers
- Tempered alloy steel strips
- Coated alloy steel sheets
- Specialized spring steel
- Pre-painted alloy steel coils
- High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) strips
- Corrosion-resistant alloy sheets
- Custom-alloyed flat products
- Examples
- Sandvik specialty steel strips
- voestalpine high-performance alloys
- Carpenter Technology custom alloy sheets
- Allegheny Technologies specialty flat products
Codes often confused with 7226.99
Common mistake. This code is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when a product actually fits 722691 or 722692 but is incorrectly placed here due to a lack of detailed process information, or when it should be classified under a more specific alloy type in other chapters.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722699, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722699 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 17% 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 $125M 16% of world exports
- 2 Austria $115M 14% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $99M 12% of world exports
World total: $797M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $167M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $79M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 China $74M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $973M 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 7226.99
Brazil does not split HS 7226.99: its NCM code is 7226.99.00.
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 7226.99
What is HS code 722699?
HS code 722699 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9. This 'not elsewhere specified' category for flat-rolled alloy steel, less than 600mm wide, captures specialized or less common forms that don't fit precisely into hot-rolled (722691) or cold-rolled (722692) classifications, and excludes silicon-electrical or high-speed steel. It often includes products with unique surface treatments, specific coatings, or those processed by other methods like tempering or annealing that significantly alter their characteristics beyond basic hot or cold rolling. Importers are typically niche manufacturers requiring very specific material properties for advanced applications in aerospace, medical devices, or specialized tooling. Exporters are often highly specialized steel mills or processors. Trade in this category is driven by innovation and specific industrial requirements, making it less volume-driven but highly value-added.
What products fall under HS code 722699?
Tempered alloy steel strips, coated alloy steel sheets, specialized spring steel, pre-painted alloy steel coils, high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) strips, corrosion-resistant alloy sheets, custom-alloyed flat products
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722699?
This code is a residual category, so misclassification often occurs when a product actually fits 722691 or 722692 but is incorrectly placed here due to a lack of detailed process information, or when it should be classified under a more specific alloy type in other chapters.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722699?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722699 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($125M, 16% of world exports), Austria ($115M) and Slovakia ($99M). World exports came to about $797M, 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 722699?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722699 in UN Comtrade data were India ($167M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($79M) and China ($74M). World imports came to about $973M, 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 722699 structured?
HS code 722699 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722699?
In Brazil, HS code 722699 is NCM 7226.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.