Product classification
HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel bars: 7228.30
Steel, alloy, bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Classification of hot-rolled alloy steel bars under HS 7228.30
The classification of hot-rolled alloy steel bars under HS code 7228.30 is based on the product's shape, metallurgical composition, and manufacturing stage. Heading 7228 covers "Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel." Subheading 7228.30 is the specific provision for bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded and have not been further worked. These products are typically presented in straight lengths, which distinguishes them from rods in coils. The presence of alloying elements ensures they fall under Chapter 72's alloy steel provisions rather than the non-alloy provisions of heading 7214. The manufacturing process of hot-rolling involves heating the alloy steel billet and passing it through rollers to achieve the desired cross-sectional shape, such as round, square, or hexagonal. This code is critical for the trade of engineering steels used in the manufacture of shafts, gears, and fasteners where the enhanced hardenability and strength of alloy steel are necessary.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled alloy steel round bars
- Hot-rolled alloy steel hexagonal bars
- Extruded alloy steel rods in straight lengths
- Hot-drawn alloy steel bars, not further worked
- 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. These bars are often misclassified under 7214.99, which is for hot-rolled non-alloy steel bars. They may also be confused with 7227.90 if they are in irregularly wound coils rather than straight lengths. Furthermore, if the bars have been cold-finished or cold-drawn after hot-rolling, they must be classified under 7228.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722830 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722830 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel bars) 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-rolled alloy steel bars.
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-rolled alloy steel bars
Brazil classifies hot-rolled alloy steel bars 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-rolled alloy steel bars
What is the HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel bars?
The HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel bars is 722830 (Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded). The HS code for alloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded is 7228.30.
How do I classify Hot-rolled alloy steel bars for customs?
Hot-rolled alloy steel bars 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.
What distinguishes a bar from a rod in this classification?
In the context of heading 7228, "bars" are generally straight lengths, whereas "rods" in heading 7227 are typically in irregularly wound coils.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-rolled alloy steel bars (HS 722830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722830 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel bars) 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-rolled alloy steel bars (HS 722830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722830 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel bars) 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-rolled alloy steel bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722830 for Hot-rolled alloy steel bars 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-rolled alloy steel bars in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot-rolled alloy steel bars (HS 722830) is classified under NCM 7228.30.00.