Product classification
HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel plate: 7225.40
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils.
Classification of hot-rolled alloy steel plate under HS 7225.40
The classification of hot-rolled alloy steel plate under HS code 7225.40 applies to flat-rolled alloy steel products with a width of 600mm or more that are not presented in coils. These are typically referred to as "discrete plates" or "cut-to-length" sheets. The distinction between 7225.30 (in coils) and 7225.40 (not in coils) is fundamental in the Harmonized System. To fall under this code, the material must be hot-rolled and must meet the chemical requirements for alloy steel, containing elements like molybdenum, vanadium, or nickel in specified quantities. These plates are often used in heavy construction, shipbuilding, and pressure vessel manufacturing where thickness and material strength are paramount. The absence of coiling indicates that the product has been flattened and cut to specific dimensions at the mill. Classification also requires that the plate has not been further worked than hot-rolling, although surface treatments like pickling or oiling are generally permitted. This code is vital for tracking the trade of high-performance industrial plates used in infrastructure projects.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled alloy steel plates (discrete)
- Cut-to-length alloy steel sheets
- Alloy steel floor plates (non-coiled)
- Heavy-gauge alloy steel plates
- Also under 7225.40
- Hardox 450
- Weldox 700
- Dillinger H-Steel
- Nippon Steel NSafe
- SSAB Strenx
Codes often confused with 7225.40
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 7225.30, which is for the same material but presented in coils. Another error involves HS code 7208.51, which covers non-alloy steel plates; the presence of even small amounts of alloying elements (like boron) can shift the classification from 7208 to 7225. Additionally, if the plate width is less than 600mm, it must be classified under heading 7226.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722540 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel plate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722540 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel plate) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.6% 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 722540, not only hot-rolled alloy steel plate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $1.4B 25% of world exports
- 2 China $568M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $537M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $5.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $532M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 France $368M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 China $335M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $5.6B 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 codes for hot-rolled alloy steel plate
Brazil splits HS 7225.40 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7225.40.10Non-coiled hot-rolled AISI D2/D3/D6, max 7 mm
- 7225.40.20Hot-rolled high speed steel plate, not coiled
- 7225.40.90Other hot-rolled alloy steel, not in coils
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 plate
What is the HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel plate?
The HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel plate is 722540 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils). The HS code for flat-rolled alloy steel, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled and not in coils, is 7225.40.
How do I classify Hot-rolled alloy steel plate for customs?
Hot-rolled alloy steel plate is classified under HS code 722540 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is 7225.40 used for stainless steel plates?
No, stainless steel plates are classified under heading 7219. HS 7225.40 is specifically for other alloy steels.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-rolled alloy steel plate (HS 722540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722540 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel plate) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($1.4B, 25% of world exports), China ($568M) and Germany ($537M). World exports came to about $5.6B, 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 plate (HS 722540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722540 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel plate) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($532M, 9.6% of world imports), France ($368M) and China ($335M). World imports came to about $5.6B, 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 plate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722540 for Hot-rolled alloy steel plate 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 plate in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 722540 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for hot-rolled alloy steel plate depends on the product's details: 7225.40.10 (Non-coiled hot-rolled AISI D2/D3/D6, max 7 mm), 7225.40.20 (Hot-rolled high speed steel plate, not coiled), 7225.40.90 (Other hot-rolled alloy steel, not in coils).