Product classification
HS code for Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet: 7225.50
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled.
Classification of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet under HS 7225.50
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 7225.50
- ArcelorMittal Usibor
- ThyssenKrupp CR-Steel
- POSCO PosM-X
- JFE Steel JAZ
- SSAB Docol
Codes often confused with 7225.50
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722550 (the code used for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722550 (the code used for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 20% 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 722550, not only cold-rolled alloy steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $1.1B 32% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $465M 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $439M 13% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $634M 20% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $422M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $189M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 cold-rolled alloy steel sheet
Brazil splits HS 7225.50 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7225.50.10Cold-rolled high speed steel, 600 mm or wider
- 7225.50.90Other cold-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 cold-rolled alloy steel sheet
What is the HS code for Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet is 722550 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled). The HS code for flat-rolled alloy steel (not stainless), width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, is 7225.50.
How do I classify Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet for customs?
Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet is classified under HS code 722550 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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).
Which countries are the top exporters of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet (HS 722550)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722550 (the code used for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.1B, 32% of world exports), South Korea ($465M) and the Netherlands ($439M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet (HS 722550)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722550 (the code used for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($634M, 20% of world imports), Indonesia ($422M) and Germany ($189M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722550 for Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet 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 cold-rolled alloy steel sheet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 722550 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet depends on the product's details: 7225.50.10 (Cold-rolled high speed steel, 600 mm or wider), 7225.50.90 (Other cold-rolled alloy steel, 600 mm or wider).