Product classification
HS code for Alloy steel sheets: 7225.99
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc).
Classification of alloy steel sheets under HS 7225.99
Alloy steel sheets are classified under HS code 722599 when they are flat-rolled, have a width of 600mm or more, are made of alloy steel, and are not specifically covered by other subheadings within heading 7225 (e.g., hot-rolled, cold-rolled, or plated/coated with zinc). This code serves as a residual category for alloy steel flat-rolled products of a substantial width that do not fit into more specific classifications. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified or included) aspect is crucial, indicating that if a product meets the general criteria of alloy steel, flat-rolled, and width 600mm or more, but lacks the specific characteristics of other 7225 subheadings (like being cold-rolled or zinc-coated), it defaults to 722599. This ensures comprehensive coverage for diverse alloy steel sheet products.
- Covers
- Alloy steel sheets, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, not hot-rolled
- Alloy steel sheets, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, not cold-rolled
- Alloy steel sheets, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, not plated or coated with zinc
- Alloy steel plates and coils, width 600mm or more, with other non-zinc coatings or treatments
- Also under 7225.99
- Tata Steel Colorcoat
- SSAB GreenCoat
- ArcelorMittal Granite
- Nippon Steel Color Coated
- POSCO Color Steel
Codes often confused with 7225.99
Common mistake. Common misclassification can occur with HS code 722530 (hot-rolled alloy steel flat products, width 600mm or more) and 722550 (cold-rolled alloy steel flat products, width 600mm or more). The distinction for 722599 is that it excludes these specific rolling processes. Another frequent point of confusion is with 722591, which covers alloy steel flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, specifically plated or coated with zinc. If the product has a different type of coating or no coating, and is not hot or cold-rolled, it would fall under 722599. Careful examination of the manufacturing process and coating type is essential.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722599 (the code used for alloy steel sheets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722599 (the code used for alloy steel sheets) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 9.5% 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 722599, not only alloy steel sheets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $764M 19% of world exports
- 2 France $720M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $652M 16% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $423M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $410M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 China $337M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $4.5B 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 sheets
Brazil splits HS 7225.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7225.99.10Other high speed steel flats, 600 mm or wider
- 7225.99.90Other flat-rolled alloy steel, 600 mm or wider
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 sheets
What is the HS code for Alloy steel sheets?
The HS code for Alloy steel sheets is 722599 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc)).
How do I classify Alloy steel sheets for customs?
Alloy steel sheets is classified under HS code 722599 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Alloy steel sheets (width 600mm or more, not elsewhere specified in 7225)?
The HS code for alloy steel sheets that are flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, and not specifically covered by other subheadings in 7225 (e.g., hot-rolled, cold-rolled, or zinc-coated) is 722599.
What does "n.e.c." signify in HS classification?
In HS classification, "n.e.c." stands for "not elsewhere specified or included." It indicates that the particular product or category is a residual classification for items that fit the broader description of the heading but are not specifically detailed in any other more precise subheading within that heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of alloy steel sheets (HS 722599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722599 (the code used for alloy steel sheets) in UN Comtrade data were China ($764M, 19% of world exports), France ($720M) and Germany ($652M). World exports came to about $4.1B, 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 sheets (HS 722599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722599 (the code used for alloy steel sheets) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($423M, 9.5% of world imports), Türkiye ($410M) and China ($337M). World imports came to about $4.5B, 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 sheets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722599 for Alloy steel sheets 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 sheets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 722599 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for alloy steel sheets depends on the product's details: 7225.99.10 (Other high speed steel flats, 600 mm or wider), 7225.99.90 (Other flat-rolled alloy steel, 600 mm or wider).