Product classification
HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel rods: 7227.90
Steel, alloy, bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7227.
Classification of hot-rolled alloy steel rods under HS 7227.90
HS code 7227.90 is the specific classification for alloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled and presented in irregularly wound coils. The primary distinction for heading 7227 is the physical form of the product—specifically that it is coiled rather than in straight lengths. Subheading 7227.90 acts as a residual category for alloy steel rods that do not meet the specific criteria for high-speed steel (7227.10) or silico-manganese steel (7227.20). The classification requires the material to meet the definition of "alloy steel" provided in the Chapter 72 notes, which involves specific weight percentages of elements like aluminum, boron, chromium, or manganese. These rods are typically used as feed material for wire drawing or for the production of bolts, springs, and specialized wire products. The hot-rolling process ensures the material is malleable enough to be coiled tightly during production. Because these are alloy steels, they offer superior mechanical properties compared to standard carbon steel rods, making them essential for high-stress industrial applications.
- Covers
- Alloy steel wire rod in irregularly wound coils
- Hot-rolled alloy steel rods for wire drawing
- Coiled alloy steel bars, hot-rolled
- Alloy steel rods for fastener manufacturing
- Also under 7227.90
- Gerdau alloy steel coils
- Nucor engineering steel rods
- Outokumpu stainless steel wire rod
- Ovako special steel coils
Codes often confused with 7227.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is under 7213.91 or 7213.99, which are for hot-rolled rods of non-alloy steel. Another error is classifying straight alloy bars under this code; straight bars belong in 7228.30. Additionally, if the rod is made of stainless steel, it must be classified under 7221.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722790 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel rods), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722790 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel rods) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 16% 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 722790, not only hot-rolled alloy steel rods.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $831M 27% of world exports
- 2 Japan $490M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $378M 12% of world exports
World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $545M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $428M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $334M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $3.4B 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 rods
Brazil classifies hot-rolled alloy steel rods under NCM 7227.90.00: HS 7227.90 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 rods
What is the HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel rods?
The HS code for Hot-rolled alloy steel rods is 722790 (Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7227). The HS code for alloy steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils (other than high-speed or silico-manganese steel) is 7227.90.
How do I classify Hot-rolled alloy steel rods for customs?
Hot-rolled alloy steel rods is classified under HS code 722790 — Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7227. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does "irregularly wound coils" mean?
It refers to rods that are coiled in a non-uniform, overlapping manner as they come off the rolling mill, as opposed to precision-wound or level-wound coils.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-rolled alloy steel rods (HS 722790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722790 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel rods) in UN Comtrade data were China ($831M, 27% of world exports), Japan ($490M) and Germany ($378M). World exports came to about $3.1B, 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 rods (HS 722790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722790 (the code used for hot-rolled alloy steel rods) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($545M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($428M) and Germany ($334M). World imports came to about $3.4B, 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 rods the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722790 for Hot-rolled 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-rolled alloy steel rods in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot-rolled alloy steel rods (HS 722790) is classified under NCM 7227.90.00.