HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7326.11 – Iron or steel; grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked
HS code 7326.11 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or steel, grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked. It is used for forged steel grinding balls, stamped steel grinding rods, high-carbon forged grinding media, heat-treated forged balls and alloy steel grinding balls.
What HS 7326.11 covers
This HS code specifically covers grinding balls and similar articles for mills that are forged or stamped, but not further worked. These products are critical consumables in heavy industries such as mining, cement, and power generation, where their superior toughness and wear resistance, achieved through forging, are essential for efficient material pulverization. International trade is characterized by a global demand from resource-rich nations and those with large-scale infrastructure projects. Importers are typically countries with extensive mining operations or significant cement production, such as Chile, Peru, and Australia. Exporters are nations with advanced metallurgical industries capable of producing high-quality forged grinding media, with China, Australia, and South Africa being prominent. The trade emphasizes the manufacturing process (forging) as a key differentiator for performance.
- Covers
- Forged steel grinding balls
- Stamped steel grinding rods
- High-carbon forged grinding media
- Heat-treated forged balls
- Alloy steel grinding balls
- Forged mill liners
- Grinding cylinders
- Examples
- Moly-Cop (forged grinding balls)
- Magotteaux (forged grinding media)
- Scaw Metals (forged grinding balls)
- Metso Outotec (forged grinding solutions)
- AIA Engineering (some forged products)
Codes often confused with 7326.11
Common mistake. Easily confused with 732591 (cast grinding balls) due to similar end-use, but the manufacturing method (forged vs. cast) is the key distinction.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 732611, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 732611 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, 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 China $1.1B 71% of world exports
- 2 Chile $118M 7.5% of world exports
- 3 United States $53M 3.4% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $278M 17% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $154M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Kazakhstan $144M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 7326.11
Brazil does not split HS 7326.11: its NCM code is 7326.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 73.26 →
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 7326.11
What is HS code 732611?
HS code 732611 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or steel; grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked. This HS code specifically covers grinding balls and similar articles for mills that are forged or stamped, but not further worked. These products are critical consumables in heavy industries such as mining, cement, and power generation, where their superior toughness and wear resistance, achieved through forging, are essential for efficient material pulverization. International trade is characterized by a global demand from resource-rich nations and those with large-scale infrastructure projects. Importers are typically countries with extensive mining operations or significant cement production, such as Chile, Peru, and Australia. Exporters are nations with advanced metallurgical industries capable of producing high-quality forged grinding media, with China, Australia, and South Africa being prominent. The trade emphasizes the manufacturing process (forging) as a key differentiator for performance.
What products fall under HS code 732611?
Forged steel grinding balls, stamped steel grinding rods, high-carbon forged grinding media, heat-treated forged balls, alloy steel grinding balls, forged mill liners, grinding cylinders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 732611?
Easily confused with 732591 (cast grinding balls) due to similar end-use, but the manufacturing method (forged vs. cast) is the key distinction.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 732611?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 732611 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 71% of world exports), Chile ($118M) and the United States ($53M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 732611?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 732611 in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($278M, 17% of world imports), Brazil ($154M) and Kazakhstan ($144M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 732611 structured?
HS code 732611 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (73) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 732611?
In Brazil, HS code 732611 is NCM 7326.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.