Product classification
HS code for Alloy steel plate: 7225.40
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils.
Classification of alloy steel plate under HS 7225.40
Alloy steel plate is classified under HS code 722540 due to its specific characteristics as flat-rolled alloy steel, with a width of 600mm or more, produced by hot-rolling, and not presented in coils. This classification differentiates it from other forms of alloy steel based on its manufacturing process (hot-rolled), dimensions (width 600mm or more), and final physical state (cut to length, not in coils). The inclusion of "alloy steel" signifies that the material contains specific alloying elements in quantities sufficient to impart particular mechanical or physical properties, as defined by Chapter 72 notes, making it distinct from non-alloy steel plates.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled alloy steel plates, typically cut to specific lengths and thicknesses.
- Wide alloy steel sheets, hot-rolled, exceeding 600mm in width, supplied as flat pieces.
- Alloy steel flat products, exceeding 600mm in width, that have undergone hot deformation and are supplied as individual plates or sheets.
- Also under 7225.40
- Hardox 450
- Weldox 700
- Dillinger H-Steel
- Nippon Steel NSafe
- SSAB Strenx
Codes often confused with 7225.40
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for alloy steel plate include HS code 722530, which covers hot-rolled alloy steel flat products of 600mm or more in width, but specifically those in coils. The key distinction is the "not in coils" aspect for plates versus "in coils" for the other code. Another point of confusion can be with HS code 7208, which pertains to hot-rolled flat products of iron or non-alloy steel, where the difference lies in the "alloy steel" component. 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 for classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722540 (the code used for alloy steel plate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722540 (the code used for alloy steel plate) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.6% 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 722540, not only alloy steel plate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $1.4B 25% of world exports
- 2 China $568M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $537M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $532M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 France $368M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 China $335M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $5.6B 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 codes for alloy steel plate
Brazil splits HS 7225.40 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7225.40.10Non-coiled hot-rolled AISI D2/D3/D6, max 7 mm
- 7225.40.20Hot-rolled high speed steel plate, not coiled
- 7225.40.90Other hot-rolled alloy steel, not in coils
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 plate
What is the HS code for Alloy steel plate?
The HS code for Alloy steel plate is 722540 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils). The HS code for alloy steel plate is 722540. 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 supplied as individual plates or sheets, not in coils.
How do I classify Alloy steel plate for customs?
Alloy steel plate is classified under HS code 722540 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between a 'plate' and a 'sheet' in HS classification?
In HS classification, the distinction between 'plate' and 'sheet' for flat-rolled products is primarily based on thickness, although specific thickness thresholds can vary by national interpretation or product type. Generally, plates are thicker than sheets. However, within codes like 722540, both terms might be encompassed as "flat-rolled products" exceeding a certain width and not in coils, with the primary classification criteria being material composition, rolling process, width, and form (coiled or not).
Which countries are the top exporters of alloy steel plate (HS 722540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722540 (the code used for alloy steel plate) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($1.4B, 25% of world exports), China ($568M) and Germany ($537M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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 alloy steel plate (HS 722540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722540 (the code used for alloy steel plate) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($532M, 9.6% of world imports), France ($368M) and China ($335M). World imports came to about $5.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Alloy steel plate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722540 for Alloy steel plate 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 plate in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 722540 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for alloy steel plate depends on the product's details: 7225.40.10 (Non-coiled hot-rolled AISI D2/D3/D6, max 7 mm), 7225.40.20 (Hot-rolled high speed steel plate, not coiled), 7225.40.90 (Other hot-rolled alloy steel, not in coils).