Product classification
HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel: 7226.91
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled.
Classification of hot-rolled alloy steel under HS 7226.91
HS code 7226.91 is utilized for the classification of flat-rolled alloy steel products that have a width of less than 600 mm and have been processed via hot-rolling. The classification logic follows the hierarchical structure of Chapter 72, where heading 7226 is reserved for "narrow" flat-rolled alloy steel. The subheading 7226.91 specifically targets products that are not further worked than hot-rolled and excludes silicon-electrical steel or high-speed steel, which are classified under earlier subheadings (7226.11 through 7226.20). Hot-rolling occurs at temperatures above the steel's recrystallization point, which allows the metal to be shaped easily while maintaining specific mechanical properties. To qualify for this code, the material must meet the definition of alloy steel provided in Note 1(f) to Chapter 72. If the product undergoes subsequent cold-rolling or is wider than 600 mm, it must be classified elsewhere. This code is essential for specialized industrial strips and narrow plates used in heavy machinery and structural components where the specific properties of alloy steel are required.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled alloy steel strips (width < 600mm)
- Narrow hot-rolled alloy steel plates
- Alloy steel hoop and strip, not further worked than hot-rolled
- High-strength alloy steel narrow flats
- Also under 7226.91
- ArcelorMittal hot-rolled strips
- POSCO alloy steel sheets
- Nippon Steel structural components
- ThyssenKrupp specialized profiles
Codes often confused with 7226.91
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these products under 7225.39, which is for hot-rolled alloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more. Another frequent misclassification occurs with 7226.92, which is reserved for alloy steel that has been cold-rolled (cold-reduced). Importers also sometimes confuse this with 7211.14, which applies to hot-rolled non-alloy steel strips.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722691 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722691 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 14% 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 722691, not only hot-rolled alloy steel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $180M 22% of world exports
- 2 China $165M 20% of world exports
- 3 Austria $113M 14% of world exports
World total: $832M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $110M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $106M 14% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $98M 13% of world imports
World total: $773M 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
Brazil classifies hot-rolled alloy steel under NCM 7226.91.00: HS 7226.91 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
What is the HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel?
The HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel is 722691 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled). For flat-rolled alloy steel with a width of less than 600 mm that is hot-rolled, the HS code is 7226.91.
How do I classify Hot-rolled alloy steel for customs?
Hot-rolled alloy steel is classified under HS code 722691 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include stainless steel?
No, stainless steel is classified under its own specific headings (7219 and 7220) based on its chromium content, even if it is hot-rolled and narrow.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-rolled alloy steel (HS 722691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722691 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($180M, 22% of world exports), China ($165M) and Austria ($113M). World exports came to about $832M, 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 (HS 722691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722691 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($110M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($106M) and Czechia ($98M). World imports came to about $773M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722691 for Hot-rolled alloy steel 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot-rolled alloy steel (HS 722691) is classified under NCM 7226.91.00.