Product classification
HS code for Flat-rolled alloy steel: 7226.99
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9.
Classification of flat-rolled alloy steel under HS 7226.99
Flat-rolled alloy steel with a width of less than 600mm is classified under HS code 7226.99. This classification is determined by the chemical composition of the steel and its physical dimensions. Chapter 72 of the Harmonized System deals with iron and steel. Heading 7226 is specifically for flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, provided their width is less than 600mm. The subheading 7226.99 is a residual category (\"n.e.c.\" or not elsewhere classified) for alloy steel products that do not fit into more specific categories like high-speed steel or silicon-electrical steel. To qualify as \"alloy steel,\" the material must contain specific percentages of elements like chromium, manganese, or molybdenum as defined in Note 1(f) to Chapter 72. The \"flat-rolled\" designation requires the product to have a rectangular cross-section and not to be in coils (unless they meet specific thickness/width ratios).
- Covers
- Alloy steel strips less than 600mm wide
- Cold-rolled alloy steel bands
- Hot-rolled alloy steel flats (narrow)
- Hardened and tempered alloy steel strips
- Alloy steel hoop and strip, not plated or coated
- Also under 7226.99
- Sandvik specialty steel strips
- voestalpine high-performance alloys
- Carpenter Technology custom alloy sheets
- Allegheny Technologies specialty flat products
Codes often confused with 7226.99
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 7225.99, which covers flat-rolled alloy steel with a width of 600mm or more. The width is the primary legal divider between these headings. It is also confused with 7211.90, which is for non-alloy steel. If the steel contains more than 10.5% chromium, it might be classified as stainless steel under heading 7220. Finally, if the steel is silicon-electrical steel, it must be classified under 7226.11 or 7226.19 instead of 7226.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722699 (the code used for flat-rolled alloy steel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722699 (the code used for flat-rolled alloy steel) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 17% 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 722699, not only flat-rolled alloy steel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $125M 16% of world exports
- 2 Austria $115M 14% of world exports
- 3 Slovakia $99M 12% of world exports
World total: $797M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $167M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $79M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 China $74M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $973M 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 flat-rolled alloy steel
Brazil classifies flat-rolled alloy steel under NCM 7226.99.00: HS 7226.99 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 flat-rolled alloy steel
What is the HS code for Flat-rolled alloy steel?
The HS code for Flat-rolled alloy steel is 722699 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9). For alloy steel with a width of less than 600mm that is not specifically categorized elsewhere, the HS code is 7226.99.
How do I classify Flat-rolled alloy steel for customs?
Flat-rolled alloy steel is classified under HS code 722699 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include stainless steel strips?
No, stainless steel is classified separately under heading 7220 for widths less than 600mm.
Which countries are the top exporters of flat-rolled alloy steel (HS 722699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722699 (the code used for flat-rolled alloy steel) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($125M, 16% of world exports), Austria ($115M) and Slovakia ($99M). World exports came to about $797M, 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 flat-rolled alloy steel (HS 722699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722699 (the code used for flat-rolled alloy steel) in UN Comtrade data were India ($167M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($79M) and China ($74M). World imports came to about $973M, 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 Flat-rolled alloy steel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722699 for Flat-rolled alloy steel 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 flat-rolled alloy steel in Brazil?
In Brazil, flat-rolled alloy steel (HS 722699) is classified under NCM 7226.99.00.