Product classification
HS code for Alloy steel coil: 7225.30
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils.
Classification of alloy steel coil under HS 7225.30
Alloy steel coil is classified under HS code 722530 due to its specific characteristics as flat-rolled alloy steel, with a width of 600mm or more, produced by hot-rolling, and presented in coil form. This classification precisely distinguishes it from other forms of alloy steel based on its manufacturing process (hot-rolled), dimensions (width 600mm or more), and final physical state (in coils). The "alloy steel" component signifies that the steel contains specific alloying elements in quantities sufficient to impart particular mechanical or physical properties, as defined by Chapter 72 notes.
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- Hot-rolled alloy steel sheets in coil form, typically used for further processing.
- Wide alloy steel strips, hot-rolled, supplied in coils.
- Alloy steel flat products, exceeding 600mm in width, that have undergone hot deformation and are wound into coils.
- Also under 7225.30
- SSAB Domex
- JFE Steel JFE-HITEN
- POSCO PosH600
- ArcelorMittal Amstrong
- Nucor HR Alloy Coil
Codes often confused with 7225.30
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for alloy steel coil include HS code 722540, which covers hot-rolled alloy steel flat products of 600mm or more in width, but specifically those not in coils (i.e., plates or sheets cut to length). The key distinction is the "in coils" versus "not in coils" aspect. Another point of confusion can be with HS code 7209, which pertains to cold-rolled flat products of alloy steel, where the difference lies in the rolling temperature. Furthermore, HS code 7226 covers flat-rolled products of alloy steel with a width of less than 600mm, making the width a critical differentiating factor.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722530 (the code used for alloy steel coil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722530 (the code used for alloy steel coil) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 15% 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 722530, not only alloy steel coil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $840M 19% of world exports
- 2 China $583M 13% of world exports
- 3 France $561M 13% of world exports
World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $648M 15% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $419M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $325M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $4.3B 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 coil
Brazil classifies alloy steel coil under NCM 7225.30.00: HS 7225.30 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 coil
What is the HS code for Alloy steel coil?
The HS code for Alloy steel coil is 722530 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils). The HS code for alloy steel coil is 722530. This code specifically applies to flat-rolled products of alloy steel, with a width of 600mm or more, that have been hot-rolled and are presented in coils.
How do I classify Alloy steel coil for customs?
Alloy steel coil is classified under HS code 722530 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is 'hot-rolled' defined for classification?
Hot-rolling refers to the process of rolling steel at high temperatures, typically above its recrystallization temperature. This process allows for significant deformation of the metal, producing products with a relatively coarse grain structure and specific mechanical properties. For classification purposes, it distinguishes products from those that have undergone cold-rolling, which occurs below the recrystallization temperature and results in different material characteristics and surface finishes.
Which countries are the top exporters of alloy steel coil (HS 722530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722530 (the code used for alloy steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($840M, 19% of world exports), China ($583M) and France ($561M). World exports came to about $4.4B, 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 coil (HS 722530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722530 (the code used for alloy steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($648M, 15% of world imports), Mexico ($419M) and the United States ($325M). World imports came to about $4.3B, 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 coil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722530 for Alloy steel coil 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 coil in Brazil?
In Brazil, alloy steel coil (HS 722530) is classified under NCM 7225.30.00.