Product classification
HS code for Hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet: 7225.92
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically).
Classification of hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet under HS 7225.92
The classification of hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet under HS code 7225.92 is determined by the material composition, the width of the product, and the specific method of coating. According to the Harmonized System, heading 7225 applies to flat-rolled products of alloy steel having a width of 600 mm or more. The subheading 7225.92 is specifically designated for these products when they are plated or coated with zinc by methods other than electrolytic deposition. The hot-dip process involves passing the steel through a molten bath of zinc, which creates a metallurgical bond and a relatively thick protective layer. Because the base metal contains alloying elements such as chromium, nickel, or molybdenum in quantities exceeding the limits defined in Note 1(f) to Chapter 72, it must be classified as alloy steel. The width requirement of 600 mm or more is a critical threshold; if the product were narrower, it would move to heading 7226. Furthermore, the distinction between hot-dip and electrolytic coating is vital, as electrolytic zinc coating is classified under 7225.91.
- Covers
- Hot-dip galvanized alloy steel coils (width ≥ 600mm)
- Zinc-coated alloy steel plates for automotive body panels
- Galvanized high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel sheets
- Corrosion-resistant alloy steel flat-rolled products coated in molten zinc
- Also under 7225.92
- ArcelorMittal Galvalume
- Nippon Steel SuperDyma
- POSCO PosMAC
- ThyssenKrupp ZM
- JFE Steel JFE-GALFAN
Codes often confused with 7225.92
Common mistake. This product is frequently confused with HS code 7225.91, which covers alloy steel coated electrolytically with zinc. It is also often misclassified under 7210.49, which is the code for hot-dip galvanized non-alloy steel. The distinction depends entirely on the chemical composition of the steel substrate. Additionally, if the width is less than 600 mm, the correct code would be 7226.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722592 (the code used for hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722592 (the code used for hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 9.9% 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 722592, not only hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $1.3B 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.1B 15% of world exports
- 3 China $675M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $7.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $744M 9.9% of world imports
- 2 Germany $722M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $494M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $7.5B 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 hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet
Brazil classifies hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet under NCM 7225.92.00: HS 7225.92 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 hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet
What is the HS code for Hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for Hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet is 722592 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically)). The HS code for hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet with a width of 600 mm or more is 7225.92.
How do I classify Hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet for customs?
Hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet is classified under HS code 722592 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between alloy and non-alloy steel for this code?
Classification as alloy steel requires the presence of specific elements by weight, such as 0.3% or more of aluminum, 0.0008% or more of boron, or 0.3% or more of chromium, as defined in the Chapter 72 legal notes.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet (HS 722592)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722592 (the code used for hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($1.3B, 17% of world exports), Germany ($1.1B) and China ($675M). World exports came to about $7.7B, 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 hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet (HS 722592)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722592 (the code used for hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($744M, 9.9% of world imports), Germany ($722M) and the United States ($494M). World imports came to about $7.5B, 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 Hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722592 for Hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet 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 hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot-dip galvanized alloy steel sheet (HS 722592) is classified under NCM 7225.92.00.