Product classification
HS code for Alloy steel billets: 7224.90
Steel, alloy, semi-finished products.
Classification of alloy steel billets under HS 7224.90
Alloy steel billets are classified under HS code 722490 because they represent semi-finished products of alloy steel. This classification specifically covers intermediate forms of alloy steel that have undergone initial processing but are not yet finished products. Billets are typically rectangular or square in cross-section and are intended for further hot working, such as rolling into bars, rods, or wire. The "alloy steel" component signifies that the steel contains specific alloying elements (e.g., chromium, nickel, molybdenum) in sufficient quantities to impart particular properties, distinguishing it from non-alloy steel. The term "semi-finished" indicates that while the material has been cast and shaped, it requires additional manufacturing steps to become a final product.
- Covers
- Alloy steel billets
- Alloy steel blooms
- Alloy steel slabs
- Other semi-finished products of alloy steel, not elsewhere specified
- Also under 7224.90
- SSAB high-strength steel billets
- Carpenter Technology alloy steel slabs
- Daido Steel special alloy blooms
- Voestalpine semi-finished tool steel
- Baosteel alloy steel blanks
Codes often confused with 7224.90
Common mistake. Common misclassification occurs with HS code 7207, which covers semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel. The key distinction is the presence and proportion of alloying elements; 722490 is exclusively for alloy steel, whereas 7207 is for non-alloy steel. Another point of confusion can be with 722410, which covers ingots or other primary forms of alloy steel. Billets (722490) are generally considered a more processed form than ingots (722410), having typically undergone initial rolling or continuous casting to a specific cross-section.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722490 (the code used for alloy steel billets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722490 (the code used for alloy steel billets) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 44% 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 722490, not only alloy steel billets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $819M 27% of world exports
- 2 Germany $380M 13% of world exports
- 3 India $194M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.6B 44% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $335M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 France $224M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $3.8B 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 alloy steel billets
Brazil classifies alloy steel billets under NCM 7224.90.00: HS 7224.90 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 billets
What is the HS code for Alloy steel billets?
The HS code for Alloy steel billets is 722490 (Steel, alloy; semi-finished products). The HS code for alloy steel billets is 722490, which specifically covers semi-finished products of alloy steel.
How do I classify Alloy steel billets for customs?
Alloy steel billets is classified under HS code 722490 — Steel, alloy; semi-finished products. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines "alloy steel" in this context?
In the context of HS classification, "alloy steel" refers to steel containing specific alloying elements (such as manganese, silicon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, cobalt, aluminum, titanium, niobium, zirconium, or other elements) in quantities sufficient to meet the minimum percentages specified in the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, thereby imparting enhanced properties.
Which countries are the top exporters of alloy steel billets (HS 722490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722490 (the code used for alloy steel billets) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($819M, 27% of world exports), Germany ($380M) and India ($194M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 billets (HS 722490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722490 (the code used for alloy steel billets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.6B, 44% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($335M) and France ($224M). World imports came to about $3.8B, 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 billets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722490 for Alloy steel billets 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 billets in Brazil?
In Brazil, alloy steel billets (HS 722490) is classified under NCM 7224.90.00.