Product classification
HS code for Forged steel products: 7326.19
Iron or steel, articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Classification of forged steel products under HS 7326.19
HS code 7326.19 serves as a "basket" category for forged or stamped articles of iron or steel that do not meet the criteria for more specific subheadings, such as the grinding balls found in 7326.11. This classification is essential for various industrial components that have undergone the forging process—where metal is shaped using localized compressive forces—but have not yet been machined or assembled into finished machinery parts. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GIR) of the Harmonized System, products are classified here when they have attained the essential shape of the final article through forging but remain in a semi-finished state. The distinction between a forged blank in 7326.19 and a finished part in Chapter 84 or 85 depends on the degree of "further work." If the item has been significantly machined, drilled, or polished beyond the requirements of the forging process, it may move to a more specific heading related to its final function. For example, a forged steel piece that has been machined into a crankshaft would be classified under 8483. The scope of 7326.19 is broad, covering everything from simple stamped brackets to complex forged shapes used in aerospace or automotive applications, provided they are not further worked. It is also important to distinguish these from semi-finished products of heading 7207, which are basic shapes like blooms or billets that have not yet been forged into a specific article shape. Proper documentation of the production stage is vital for correct classification.
- Covers
- Forged steel rings (not machined)
- Forged shafts and axles (semi-finished)
- Stamped steel brackets and supports
- Forged flanges without holes or threading
- Open-die and closed-die steel forgings
- Also under 7326.19
- ThyssenKrupp (forged components)
- Bharat Forge (various forgings)
- Aichi Steel (forged parts)
- GKN Driveline (forged blanks)
- Magna International (stamped body parts)
Codes often confused with 7326.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 7207, which covers semi-finished products like billets. However, 7207 is for products that have not yet taken the shape of an article. It is also confused with 7326.90, which is for finished articles of steel that were not forged, and various headings in Chapter 84 for finished machine parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732619 (the code used for forged steel products), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732619 (the code used for forged steel products) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 10% 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 732619, not only forged steel products.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $995M 27% of world exports
- 2 United States $447M 12% of world exports
- 3 India $359M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $354M 10% of world imports
- 2 Germany $327M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 United States $263M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 code for forged steel products
Brazil classifies forged steel products under NCM 7326.19.00: HS 7326.19 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 forged steel products
What is the HS code for Forged steel products?
The HS code for Forged steel products is 732619 (Iron or steel; articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked). The HS code for forged or stamped iron or steel articles not elsewhere specified is 7326.19.
How do I classify Forged steel products for customs?
Forged steel products is classified under HS code 732619 — Iron or steel; articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When does a forging move from 7326.19 to a machinery part code?
It moves to a machinery code (like 8483 or 8708) once it has been "further worked" beyond forging, such as through precision machining, threading, or assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of forged steel products (HS 732619)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732619 (the code used for forged steel products) in UN Comtrade data were China ($995M, 27% of world exports), the United States ($447M) and India ($359M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 forged steel products (HS 732619)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732619 (the code used for forged steel products) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($354M, 10% of world imports), Germany ($327M) and the United States ($263M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Forged steel products the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732619 for Forged steel products 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 forged steel products in Brazil?
In Brazil, forged steel products (HS 732619) is classified under NCM 7326.19.00.