HS Code for High carbon steel blooms

High carbon steel blooms are classified under HS code 7207.20. This heading covers semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel. The specific subheading 7207.20 is designated for products containing 0.25% or more of carbon by weight. Blooms are defined by their physical dimensions: they are semi-finished products of square or rectangular cross-section, where the width is less than twice the thickness. They are produced through continuous casting or by the primary rolling of ingots. Because these are non-alloy steel products intended for further processing (such as rolling into rails, beams, or wire rods), they fall under the category of semi-finished products. The carbon content is the primary technical factor that distinguishes this classification from low-carbon semi-finished products, as high carbon steel requires different handling and heat treatment in subsequent manufacturing stages.

Products Included

• High carbon steel blooms (carbon >= 0.25%)
• High carbon steel billets of rectangular cross-section
• Semi-finished non-alloy steel shapes for forging
• Continuously cast high carbon steel sections

Common Misclassification

High carbon steel blooms are often misclassified under 7207.11 or 7207.12, which are reserved for semi-finished products containing less than 0.25% carbon. Another common error is classification under 7224.90, which covers semi-finished products of other alloy steel. If the steel contains alloying elements (such as chromium, nickel, or molybdenum) above the thresholds defined in Note 1(f) to Chapter 72, it must be classified as alloy steel regardless of the carbon content. Finally, if the bloom has been further worked beyond primary hot-rolling, it may move to a finished product heading in Chapter 72.

FAQ

What is the HS code for High carbon steel blooms?

The HS code for semi-finished products of non-alloy steel containing 0.25% or more carbon is 7207.20.

How is a bloom different from a slab in HS classification?

A bloom has a width less than twice its thickness, whereas a slab (classified under 7207.12 or 7207.20 depending on carbon) has a width significantly greater than its thickness.