Product classification
HS code for GOES strip: 7226.11
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented.
Classification of GOES strip under HS 7226.11
GOES strip is classified under HS code 7226.11, a designation that accounts for its specific material composition, internal grain structure, and physical dimensions. Like wider GOES products, GOES strip is a silicon-alloy electrical steel that has undergone specialized rolling and annealing to align its crystal grains. This 'grain-oriented' structure allows for superior magnetic flux in the direction of the grain, which is vital for small transformers and electronic components. The primary factor that places this product in heading 7226 rather than 7225 is its width. Heading 7226 is strictly for flat-rolled products of alloy steel with a width of less than 600 mm. In the steel industry, these narrower products are commonly referred to as 'strips' or 'narrow strips.' The classification 7226.11 is highly specific, identifying the material as silicon-electrical steel that is grain-oriented. Importers must verify that the silicon content meets the legal definitions for electrical steel and that the width is strictly below the 600 mm threshold to ensure correct tariff application.
- Covers
- Grain-oriented electrical steel strips
- Narrow GOES coils (width < 600mm)
- Slit GOES coils for small transformers
- Grain-oriented silicon steel tape
- Thin-gauge GOES strip for electronics
- Also under 7226.11
- Nippon Steel HI-B
- POSCO Hyper NO
- ArcelorMittal M3
- ThyssenKrupp PowerCore
- JFE Steel JFE-Core
Codes often confused with 7226.11
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for GOES strip is HS code 7225.11, which applies to the same material but with a width of 600 mm or more. Additionally, it may be confused with 7226.19, which covers non-grain-oriented silicon-electrical steel. Because the tariff rates can differ between grain-oriented and non-grain-oriented products, the metallurgical test report is essential for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722611 (the code used for GOES strip), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722611 (the code used for GOES strip) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.0% 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 722611, not only GOES strip.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $81M 14% of world exports
- 2 France $78M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $71M 13% of world exports
World total: $564M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $60M 9.0% of world imports
- 2 Spain $57M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 China $46M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $664M 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 GOES strip
Brazil classifies GOES strip under NCM 7226.11.00: HS 7226.11 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 GOES strip
What is the HS code for GOES strip?
The HS code for GOES strip is 722611 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented). The HS code for Grain-Oriented Electrical Steel strip with a width of less than 600 mm is 7226.11.
How do I classify GOES strip for customs?
GOES strip is classified under HS code 722611 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is 'strip' defined in the HS code for GOES?
In the context of HS code 7226.11, 'strip' refers to any flat-rolled GOES product that has a width of less than 600 mm.
Which countries are the top exporters of GOES strip (HS 722611)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722611 (the code used for GOES strip) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($81M, 14% of world exports), France ($78M) and China ($71M). World exports came to about $564M, 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 GOES strip (HS 722611)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722611 (the code used for GOES strip) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($60M, 9.0% of world imports), Spain ($57M) and China ($46M). World imports came to about $664M, 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 GOES strip the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722611 for GOES strip 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 GOES strip in Brazil?
In Brazil, GOES strip (HS 722611) is classified under NCM 7226.11.00.