Product classification
HS code for Hot-drawn alloy steel rods: 7228.30
Steel, alloy, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Classification of hot-drawn alloy steel rods under HS 7228.30
Hot-drawn alloy steel rods are classified under HS code 7228.30 based on their metallurgical properties and the specific thermal-mechanical process used during manufacture. To fall under this code, the product must meet the definition of alloy steel, which requires the presence of one or more elements such as aluminum, boron, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, niobium, silicon, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, or zirconium in specific weight percentages. The physical form must be a bar or rod, which are solid products that do not conform to the definitions of flat-rolled products or wire. The manufacturing process must be hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extrusion. Hot-drawing involves pulling the steel through a die at high temperatures to achieve a specific cross-sectional shape and size. This code is specifically for products that have not been further worked than hot-processing, distinguishing them from cold-finished bars which have much tighter dimensional tolerances and different surface characteristics. These rods are essential in the production of fasteners, gears, and structural components in the aerospace and automotive industries.
- Covers
- Hot-drawn alloy steel round bars
- Hot-rolled alloy steel hexagonal rods
- Extruded alloy steel structural rods
- Alloy steel square bars (hot-processed)
- Also under 7228.30
- SSAB high-strength steel bars
- Ovako engineering steel rods
- Gerdau alloy steel bars
- Nucor structural alloy bars
Codes often confused with 7228.30
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under HS code 7228.50, which is reserved for bars and rods that are cold-formed or cold-finished. Cold-finished products undergo processing at room temperature to improve surface finish and strength. Another misclassification occurs with HS code 7214, which is only for non-alloy steel rods. Finally, if the rods are in irregularly wound coils, they should be classified under heading 7227 rather than 7228.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722830 (the code used for hot-drawn alloy steel rods), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722830 (the code used for hot-drawn alloy steel rods) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.7% 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 722830, not only hot-drawn alloy steel rods.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.0B 35% of world exports
- 2 Japan $490M 8.3% of world exports
- 3 Italy $398M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $623M 9.7% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $548M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Chile $309M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $6.4B 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-drawn alloy steel rods
Brazil classifies hot-drawn alloy steel rods under NCM 7228.30.00: HS 7228.30 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-drawn alloy steel rods
What is the HS code for Hot-drawn alloy steel rods?
The HS code for Hot-drawn alloy steel rods is 722830 (Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded). The HS code for hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded alloy steel bars and rods is 7228.30.
How do I classify Hot-drawn alloy steel rods for customs?
Hot-drawn alloy steel rods is classified under HS code 722830 — Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between HS 7228.30 and 7228.50?
HS 7228.30 is for products that are hot-processed, whereas 7228.50 is for products that have been cold-formed or cold-finished after the initial rolling.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-drawn alloy steel rods (HS 722830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722830 (the code used for hot-drawn alloy steel rods) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.0B, 35% of world exports), Japan ($490M) and Italy ($398M). World exports came to about $5.9B, 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-drawn alloy steel rods (HS 722830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722830 (the code used for hot-drawn alloy steel rods) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($623M, 9.7% of world imports), Mexico ($548M) and Chile ($309M). World imports came to about $6.4B, 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-drawn alloy steel rods the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722830 for Hot-drawn alloy 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 hot-drawn alloy steel rods in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot-drawn alloy steel rods (HS 722830) is classified under NCM 7228.30.00.