Product classification
HS code for Alloy steel blooms: 7224.90
Steel, alloy, semi-finished products.
Classification of alloy steel blooms under HS 7224.90
Alloy steel blooms are classified under HS code 7224.90, which pertains to semi-finished products of other alloy steel. To arrive at this classification, one must first refer to Chapter 72 of the Harmonized System, which covers iron and steel. Note 1(f) to Chapter 72 defines "other alloy steel" based on specific weight percentages of alloying elements such as manganese, silicon, chromium, or nickel. Once the material is identified as alloy steel, heading 7224 is selected as it covers alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms and semi-finished products. Within this heading, subheading 7224.90 is the residual category for semi-finished products that are not ingots. Blooms are typically characterized by a square or rectangular cross-section, where the width is less than twice the thickness, and they serve as the intermediate stage before being rolled into finished products like beams or rails. The classification process requires verifying the chemical composition of the steel to ensure it meets the alloy criteria and confirming that the product has not yet been finished into a final shape covered by subsequent headings. These products are usually hot-rolled or forged and are intended for further processing into bars, rods, or structural shapes.
- Covers
- Alloy steel blooms
- Alloy steel billets
- Semi-finished alloy steel slabs
- Rectangular semi-finished alloy products
- Forged alloy steel blanks for further rolling
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with heading 7207, which is strictly for semi-finished products of non-alloy steel. Importers must check the mill test report (MTR) to confirm if alloying elements exceed the thresholds in Chapter Note 1(f). Another error is using 7218, which is reserved for stainless steel (containing 1.2% or less of carbon and 10.5% or more of chromium). Finally, if the bloom has been further worked into a specific shape like a beam, it must move to heading 7228.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722490 (the code used for alloy steel blooms), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722490 (the code used for alloy steel blooms) 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 blooms.
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 blooms
Brazil classifies alloy steel blooms 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 blooms
What is the HS code for Alloy steel blooms?
The HS code for Alloy steel blooms is 722490 (Steel, alloy; semi-finished products). The HS code for alloy steel blooms is 7224.90, covering semi-finished products of other alloy steel.
How do I classify Alloy steel blooms for customs?
Alloy steel blooms is classified under HS code 722490 — Steel, alloy; semi-finished products. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do blooms differ from billets in classification?
In the HS system, both blooms and billets of alloy steel generally fall under 7224.90 as semi-finished products; the distinction is primarily industrial based on cross-sectional size, with blooms being larger.
Which countries are the top exporters of alloy steel blooms (HS 722490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722490 (the code used for alloy steel blooms) 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 blooms (HS 722490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722490 (the code used for alloy steel blooms) 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 blooms the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722490 for Alloy steel blooms 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 blooms in Brazil?
In Brazil, alloy steel blooms (HS 722490) is classified under NCM 7224.90.00.