HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7228.60 – Steel, alloy; bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228
HS code 7228.60 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, alloy, bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228. It is used for custom profile alloy steel bars, special section alloy steel rods, irregular shape alloy steel bars, high-strength alloy steel rods and corrosion-resistant alloy steel bars.
What HS 7228.60 covers
This residual HS code encompasses alloy steel bars and rods not specifically covered by other subheadings within heading 7228. It serves as a catch-all for specialized or less common types, shapes, or processing methods of alloy steel bars and rods. This category often includes custom-profiled bars, unique cross-sections, or products with specific metallurgical treatments that don't fit neatly into more defined categories like hot-rolled or cold-finished. Trade in these 'not elsewhere specified' products tends to be driven by niche industrial applications, custom machinery manufacturing, and specialized engineering projects. Importers often seek specific performance characteristics for unique applications, while exporters are typically specialized steel mills capable of producing a wide array of bespoke alloy steel products. The 'n.e.c.' designation highlights the diverse and often highly specialized nature of these traded goods.
- Covers
- Custom profile alloy steel bars
- Special section alloy steel rods
- Irregular shape alloy steel bars
- High-strength alloy steel rods
- Corrosion-resistant alloy steel bars
- Wear-resistant alloy steel rods
- Tool steel bars (non-standard shapes)
- Examples
- Böhler Uddeholm special steel bars
- ThyssenKrupp engineered steel rods
- Daido Steel custom profiles
Codes often confused with 7228.60
Common mistake. Often confused with other specific alloy steel bar codes like 722830 (hot-rolled) or 722850 (cold-finished) if the unique characteristics that place it in 'n.e.c.' are not clearly defined.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 722860, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 722860 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 18% 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 United States $83M 19% of world exports
- 2 Romania $61M 14% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$40M 9.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $437M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $109M 18% of world imports
- 2 China $48M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Poland $47M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $592M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 7228.60
Brazil does not split HS 7228.60: its NCM code is 7228.60.00.
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 7228.60
What is HS code 722860?
HS code 722860 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, alloy; bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228. This residual HS code encompasses alloy steel bars and rods not specifically covered by other subheadings within heading 7228. It serves as a catch-all for specialized or less common types, shapes, or processing methods of alloy steel bars and rods. This category often includes custom-profiled bars, unique cross-sections, or products with specific metallurgical treatments that don't fit neatly into more defined categories like hot-rolled or cold-finished. Trade in these 'not elsewhere specified' products tends to be driven by niche industrial applications, custom machinery manufacturing, and specialized engineering projects. Importers often seek specific performance characteristics for unique applications, while exporters are typically specialized steel mills capable of producing a wide array of bespoke alloy steel products. The 'n.e.c.' designation highlights the diverse and often highly specialized nature of these traded goods.
What products fall under HS code 722860?
Custom profile alloy steel bars, Special section alloy steel rods, Irregular shape alloy steel bars, High-strength alloy steel rods, Corrosion-resistant alloy steel bars, Wear-resistant alloy steel rods, Tool steel bars (non-standard shapes)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 722860?
Often confused with other specific alloy steel bar codes like 722830 (hot-rolled) or 722850 (cold-finished) if the unique characteristics that place it in 'n.e.c.' are not clearly defined.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 722860?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 722860 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($83M, 19% of world exports), Romania ($61M) and Taiwan (about $40M). World exports came to about $437M, 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 722860?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 722860 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($109M, 18% of world imports), China ($48M) and Poland ($47M). World imports came to about $592M, 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 722860 structured?
HS code 722860 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 722860?
In Brazil, HS code 722860 is NCM 7228.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.