Product classification
HS code for High speed steel rods: 7227.10
Steel, alloy, bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of high speed steel.
Classification of high speed steel rods under HS 7227.10
High speed steel rods in irregularly wound coils are classified under HS code 7227.10. This classification is determined by both the chemical composition of the steel and its specific physical form. To qualify as high speed steel, the material must adhere to the alloying requirements involving tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium as outlined in the Chapter 72 legal notes. The "irregularly wound coils" specification is a critical technical distinction in the Harmonized System; it refers to products that are coiled in a non-uniform manner, typically as they emerge from the rolling mill. This form is often preferred for continuous industrial processes where the steel is later straightened and cut or drawn into wire. If the same material were presented in straight lengths or uniform layers, it would shift to heading 7228. The high alloy content ensures that the resulting tools can withstand high temperatures without losing their temper, which is the defining characteristic of high speed steel used in industrial manufacturing.
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- Hot-rolled high speed steel rods in coils
- Irregularly wound high speed steel wire rod
- Tungsten-based alloy steel rods in coils
- Molybdenum-based high speed steel coils
- High speed steel rods for wire drawing
- Also under 7227.10
- Bohler Uddeholm HSS coils
- Erasteel high-speed steel rods
- Hitachi Metals HSS wire
- Crucible Industries HSS bars
Codes often confused with 7227.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 7228.10. While both codes cover high speed steel, 7228.10 is for straight bars, while 7227.10 is strictly for irregularly wound coils. Importers also confuse this with 7213.91, which covers non-alloy steel rods in coils. Because high speed steel is a highly specialized alloy, it cannot be placed in any non-alloy category. Furthermore, if the rod is cold-drawn and extremely thin, it might be confused with steel wire under 7217, but hot-rolled coils remain in 7227.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722710 (the code used for high speed steel rods), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722710 (the code used for high speed steel rods) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ghana, with 41% 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 722710, not only high speed steel rods.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $38M 45% of world exports
- 2 Ghana $18M 21% of world exports
- 3 Austria $11M 13% of world exports
World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ghana $57M 41% of world imports
- 2 France $25M 18% of world imports
- 3 China $13M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $139M 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 high speed steel rods
Brazil classifies high speed steel rods under NCM 7227.10.00: HS 7227.10 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 high speed steel rods
What is the HS code for High speed steel rods?
The HS code for High speed steel rods is 722710 (Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of high speed steel). The HS code for high speed steel rods in irregularly wound coils is 7227.10. If they are straight bars, the code is 7228.10.
How do I classify High speed steel rods for customs?
High speed steel rods is classified under HS code 722710 — Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of high speed steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a rod as "irregularly wound"?
Irregularly wound refers to rods that are coiled in overlapping layers in a non-parallel fashion, a common result of the hot-rolling process before further refinement.
Which countries are the top exporters of high speed steel rods (HS 722710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722710 (the code used for high speed steel rods) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($38M, 45% of world exports), Ghana ($18M) and Austria ($11M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 high speed steel rods (HS 722710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722710 (the code used for high speed steel rods) in UN Comtrade data were Ghana ($57M, 41% of world imports), France ($25M) and China ($13M). World imports came to about $139M, 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 High speed steel rods the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722710 for High speed steel rods 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 high speed steel rods in Brazil?
In Brazil, high speed steel rods (HS 722710) is classified under NCM 7227.10.00.