HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7228.30 – Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded
HS code 7228.30 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded. It is used for hot-rolled alloy steel shafts, extruded alloy steel profiles, hot-drawn alloy steel bars for fasteners, engineering steel rods and structural alloy steel bars.
What HS 7228.30 covers
This HS code covers alloy steel bars and rods that have undergone hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extrusion processes, excluding high-speed steel and silico-manganese steel. This broad category includes a vast array of alloy steels used in general engineering, construction, machinery manufacturing, and automotive industries. These processes impart specific mechanical properties, dimensional accuracy, and surface finishes suitable for diverse applications. Major steel producers globally export these products to fabricators, component manufacturers, and construction firms. Importers are typically industrial manufacturers requiring robust and reliable materials for structural components, shafts, axles, and various machine parts. Trade volumes are substantial, driven by global industrial output, infrastructure projects, and the continuous demand for high-strength, durable materials. Buyers often specify precise alloy compositions, strength levels, and dimensional tolerances for their specific applications.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled alloy steel shafts
- Extruded alloy steel profiles
- Hot-drawn alloy steel bars for fasteners
- Engineering steel rods
- Structural alloy steel bars
- Automotive axle material
- Machinery components stock
- Examples
- SSAB high-strength steel bars
- Ovako engineering steel rods
- Gerdau alloy steel bars
- Nucor structural alloy bars
Codes often confused with 7228.30
Common mistake. This is a broad category, so misclassification can occur if the product is actually high-speed steel (722810) or silico-manganese steel (722820), or if it's a non-alloy steel bar (7215) and the alloy content is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722830, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722830 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.7% 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 China $2.0B 35% of world exports
- 2 Japan $490M 8.3% of world exports
- 3 Italy $398M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $623M 9.7% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $548M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Chile $309M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $6.4B 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 7228.30
Brazil does not split HS 7228.30: its NCM code is 7228.30.00.
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 7228.30
What is HS code 722830?
HS code 722830 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded. This HS code covers alloy steel bars and rods that have undergone hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extrusion processes, excluding high-speed steel and silico-manganese steel. This broad category includes a vast array of alloy steels used in general engineering, construction, machinery manufacturing, and automotive industries. These processes impart specific mechanical properties, dimensional accuracy, and surface finishes suitable for diverse applications. Major steel producers globally export these products to fabricators, component manufacturers, and construction firms. Importers are typically industrial manufacturers requiring robust and reliable materials for structural components, shafts, axles, and various machine parts. Trade volumes are substantial, driven by global industrial output, infrastructure projects, and the continuous demand for high-strength, durable materials. Buyers often specify precise alloy compositions, strength levels, and dimensional tolerances for their specific applications.
What products fall under HS code 722830?
Hot-rolled alloy steel shafts, extruded alloy steel profiles, hot-drawn alloy steel bars for fasteners, engineering steel rods, structural alloy steel bars, automotive axle material, machinery components stock
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722830?
This is a broad category, so misclassification can occur if the product is actually high-speed steel (722810) or silico-manganese steel (722820), or if it's a non-alloy steel bar (7215) and the alloy content is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722830?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722830 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.0B, 35% of world exports), Japan ($490M) and Italy ($398M). World exports came to about $5.9B, 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 722830?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722830 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($623M, 9.7% of world imports), Mexico ($548M) and Chile ($309M). World imports came to about $6.4B, 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 722830 structured?
HS code 722830 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722830?
In Brazil, HS code 722830 is NCM 7228.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.