Product classification
HS code for Alloy steel bars: 7228.60
Steel, alloy, bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228.
Classification of alloy steel bars under HS 7228.60
Alloy steel bars and rods are classified under HS code 722860, which specifically covers "Steel, alloy; bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228." This classification applies to solid, elongated products of alloy steel, typically produced by hot rolling, cold drawing, or forging, and characterized by a uniform cross-section along their length. Common cross-sections include circular, square, rectangular, or hexagonal. The "alloy" designation is crucial, indicating the presence of specific alloying elements (such as manganese, silicon, chromium, or nickel) in quantities that meet the criteria for alloy steel as defined in the Harmonized System. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) clause ensures that this code captures alloy steel bars and rods that do not fall under more specific subheadings within 7228.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled alloy steel bars
- Cold-drawn alloy steel rods
- Forged alloy steel bars
- Bright bars of alloy steel
- Alloy steel reinforcing bars (rebar), if not specifically covered elsewhere
- Hexagonal and other profiled alloy steel bars
- Also under 7228.60
- Böhler Uddeholm special steel bars
- ThyssenKrupp engineered steel rods
- Daido Steel custom profiles
Codes often confused with 7228.60
Common mistake. Misclassification often occurs by confusing alloy steel bars with non-alloy steel products or other forms of alloy steel. HS 7215 covers "Other bars and rods of non-alloy steel," where the absence of significant alloying elements is the key differentiator from 722860. Another common error is classifying these products under HS 722870, which is for "Alloy steel angles, shapes and sections." While both are alloy steel, 722870 refers to products with distinct angular or profiled cross-sections, whereas 722860 is for solid bars and rods. Furthermore, semi-finished products like alloy steel billets (HS 722490) are distinct; billets are typically larger, less finished, and intended for further processing into bars or other shapes, not directly as final bars or rods.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722860 (the code used for alloy steel bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722860 (the code used for alloy steel bars) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 722860, not only alloy steel bars.
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 alloy steel bars
Brazil classifies alloy steel bars under NCM 7228.60.00: HS 7228.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 alloy steel bars
What is the HS code for Alloy steel bars?
The HS code for Alloy steel bars is 722860 (Steel, alloy; bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228). The HS code for Alloy steel bars is 722860, which covers alloy steel bars and rods not elsewhere specified within heading 7228.
How do I classify Alloy steel bars for customs?
Alloy steel bars is classified under HS code 722860 — Steel, alloy; bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the distinction between 'bars' and 'rods' in HS 722860?
While often used interchangeably, 'rods' can sometimes refer to smaller diameter products, frequently supplied in coils, whereas 'bars' generally denote larger diameter products supplied in straight lengths. Both forms, when made of alloy steel and meeting the general description, are classified under HS 722860.
Which countries are the top exporters of alloy steel bars (HS 722860)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722860 (the code used for alloy steel bars) 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 alloy steel bars (HS 722860)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722860 (the code used for alloy steel bars) 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.
Is the HS code for Alloy steel bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722860 for Alloy steel bars is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for alloy steel bars in Brazil?
In Brazil, alloy steel bars (HS 722860) is classified under NCM 7228.60.00.