HS Code for Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet

Classification 7225.50 is applied to flat-rolled products of alloy steel, other than stainless steel, with a width of 600 mm or more, which have been cold-rolled (cold-reduced). The term "flat-rolled" refers to products with a rectangular cross-section that do not meet the definition of bars or rods. The width of 600 mm is a critical threshold in the Harmonized System; products narrower than this are classified under heading 7226. Cold-rolling is a process where the steel is passed through rollers at room temperature, which reduces the thickness and increases the hardness of the material. This process is typically performed on steel that has already been hot-rolled and pickled. The resulting product has a high degree of thickness uniformity and a surface quality suitable for high-end applications such as automotive body panels, electrical laminations, and structural components. Because this code covers "alloy steel," the material must contain alloying elements like manganese, silicon, or nickel in quantities exceeding the limits set for non-alloy steel. This classification is distinct from stainless steel, which has its own dedicated headings. Proper identification ensures compliance with trade regulations and accurate duty assessment.

Products Included

• Cold-rolled alloy steel coils (width >= 600mm)
• Cold-reduced alloy steel sheets
• High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) cold-rolled sheets
• Alloy steel wide strips, cold-rolled

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 7225.40, which covers hot-rolled alloy steel sheets of the same width. It is also misclassified with 7226.92, which applies to cold-rolled alloy steel with a width of less than 600 mm. Furthermore, it must not be confused with 7219, which is for stainless steel flat-rolled products.

FAQ

What is the HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?

The HS code for flat-rolled alloy steel (not stainless), width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, is 7225.50.

Why is the width of 600 mm important?

The 600 mm width is the dividing line in the HS nomenclature between "wide" flat-rolled products (Heading 7225) and "narrow" flat-rolled products (Heading 7226).