HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7228.20 – Steel, alloy; bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel
HS code 7228.20 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel. It is used for silico-manganese spring bars, automotive leaf spring material, railway spring steel rods, industrial coil spring stock and torsion bar steel.
What HS 7228.20 covers
This category encompasses silico-manganese alloy steel bars and rods, typically supplied in straight lengths. Silico-manganese steel is highly valued for its excellent combination of strength, toughness, and elasticity, making it a primary material for various types of springs, including those used in automotive suspensions, railway systems, and industrial machinery. International trade involves specialized steel mills exporting these bars to spring manufacturers, automotive component suppliers, and heavy equipment producers globally. Importers are typically large-scale manufacturers in sectors requiring high-performance, fatigue-resistant spring components. Trade dynamics are closely tied to the health of the global automotive industry, infrastructure development, and general industrial manufacturing. Buyers focus on consistent mechanical properties, precise dimensions, and suitability for subsequent forming and heat treatment processes to ensure product reliability.
- Covers
- Silico-manganese spring bars
- Automotive leaf spring material
- Railway spring steel rods
- Industrial coil spring stock
- Torsion bar steel
- Stabilizer bar material
- Heavy vehicle suspension components
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal spring steel bars
- POSCO silico-manganese rods
- JFE Steel spring steel
- Tata Steel spring steel bars
Codes often confused with 7228.20
Common mistake. Often confused with silico-manganese steel in coils (722720) if the form factor is not distinguished, or with other alloy steel bars (722830) if the specific 'silico-manganese' alloy type is not correctly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722820, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722820 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 12% 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 $42M 20% of world exports
- 2 Italy $37M 18% of world exports
- 3 Japan $28M 14% of world exports
World total: $208M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $22M 12% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $19M 10% of world imports
- 3 Kazakhstan $14M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $187M 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 7228.20
Brazil does not split HS 7228.20: its NCM code is 7228.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.28 →
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 7228.20
What is HS code 722820?
HS code 722820 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel. This category encompasses silico-manganese alloy steel bars and rods, typically supplied in straight lengths. Silico-manganese steel is highly valued for its excellent combination of strength, toughness, and elasticity, making it a primary material for various types of springs, including those used in automotive suspensions, railway systems, and industrial machinery. International trade involves specialized steel mills exporting these bars to spring manufacturers, automotive component suppliers, and heavy equipment producers globally. Importers are typically large-scale manufacturers in sectors requiring high-performance, fatigue-resistant spring components. Trade dynamics are closely tied to the health of the global automotive industry, infrastructure development, and general industrial manufacturing. Buyers focus on consistent mechanical properties, precise dimensions, and suitability for subsequent forming and heat treatment processes to ensure product reliability.
What products fall under HS code 722820?
Silico-manganese spring bars, automotive leaf spring material, railway spring steel rods, industrial coil spring stock, torsion bar steel, stabilizer bar material, heavy vehicle suspension components
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722820?
Often confused with silico-manganese steel in coils (722720) if the form factor is not distinguished, or with other alloy steel bars (722830) if the specific 'silico-manganese' alloy type is not correctly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722820?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722820 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($42M, 20% of world exports), Italy ($37M) and Japan ($28M). World exports came to about $208M, 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 722820?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722820 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($22M, 12% of world imports), Indonesia ($19M) and Kazakhstan ($14M). World imports came to about $187M, 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 722820 structured?
HS code 722820 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (28) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722820?
In Brazil, HS code 722820 is NCM 7228.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.