Product classification
HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel coil: 7225.30
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils.
Classification of hot-rolled alloy steel coil under HS 7225.30
HS code 7225.30 covers flat-rolled products of alloy steel, with a width of 600mm or more, that are hot-rolled and presented in coils. The classification is determined first by the chemical composition; the steel must contain alloying elements in concentrations exceeding the limits set for non-alloy steel in the Harmonized System's legal notes (e.g., more than 0.3% chromium or 1.65% manganese). Secondly, the physical state is "hot-rolled," meaning the steel was reduced in thickness at temperatures above its recrystallization point, typically exceeding 1,100 degrees Celsius. The "in coils" requirement is a critical distinction for customs, as it identifies the product's form for transport and subsequent processing. These coils are often the raw material for automotive parts, structural sections, and heavy-duty pipes. The classification excludes stainless steel, which has its own dedicated headings (7219), and non-alloy steel (7208). Accurate classification under 7225.30 requires verification of the mill test certificate to confirm both the alloy content and the hot-rolled production method, as these factors significantly impact duty rates and trade regulations.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled alloy steel coils
- High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel coils
- Alloy steel wide strip in coils
- Hot-rolled boron-added steel coils
- Also under 7225.30
- SSAB Domex
- JFE Steel JFE-HITEN
- POSCO PosH600
- ArcelorMittal Amstrong
- Nucor HR Alloy Coil
Codes often confused with 7225.30
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 7225.40, which covers the same alloy steel material but in a "not in coils" format (plates). It is also frequently misclassified under 7208.39 if the alloy content is not properly documented, as 7208 is for non-alloy hot-rolled coils. Furthermore, if the material contains more than 10.5% chromium, it must be moved to 7219.12 as stainless steel.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722530 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel coil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722530 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel coil) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 15% 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 722530, not only hot-rolled alloy steel coil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $840M 19% of world exports
- 2 China $583M 13% of world exports
- 3 France $561M 13% of world exports
World total: $4.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $648M 15% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $419M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 United States $325M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $4.3B 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 coil
Brazil classifies hot-rolled alloy steel coil under NCM 7225.30.00: HS 7225.30 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 coil
What is the HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel coil?
The HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel coil is 722530 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils). The HS code for flat-rolled alloy steel, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled and in coils, is 7225.30.
How do I classify Hot-rolled alloy steel coil for customs?
Hot-rolled alloy steel coil is classified under HS code 722530 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines "alloy steel" for HS code 7225.30?
Alloy steel is defined by specific weight thresholds of elements like manganese (>1.65%), silicon (>0.6%), or chromium (>0.3%) as per Chapter 72 Note 1(f).
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-rolled alloy steel coil (HS 722530)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722530 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($840M, 19% of world exports), China ($583M) and France ($561M). World exports came to about $4.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of hot-rolled alloy steel coil (HS 722530)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722530 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($648M, 15% of world imports), Mexico ($419M) and the United States ($325M). World imports came to about $4.3B, 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 coil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722530 for Hot-rolled alloy steel coil 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 coil in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot-rolled alloy steel coil (HS 722530) is classified under NCM 7225.30.00.