Product classification
HS code for Iron castings: 7325.99
Iron or steel, cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Classification of iron castings under HS 7325.99
Iron castings are classified under HS code 7325.99 when they are finished or semi-finished articles of iron or steel that have been produced by casting and are not specified elsewhere in the nomenclature. Heading 7325 covers "other" cast articles, meaning it applies to items that do not fall under more specific headings in Chapter 73 or other chapters. Subheading 7325.99 specifically excludes non-malleable cast iron (which falls under 7325.10) and grinding balls. The classification is determined by the material composition and the manufacturing process, provided the article has not yet reached a stage where it is identifiable as a specific part of a machine or vehicle.
- Covers
- Cast iron manhole covers and frames
- Drainage grates and inlets
- Industrial weights and counterweights
- Decorative cast iron architectural elements
- General purpose cast iron housings not yet machined into parts
- Also under 7325.99
- Tata Steel (cast components)
- ArcelorMittal (various castings)
- Saint-Gobain (cast iron pipes/fittings)
- General Electric (cast turbine parts)
- John Deere (cast agricultural parts)
Codes often confused with 7325.99
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs between 7325.10 (non-malleable cast iron) and 7325.99 (other cast articles). Non-malleable iron is brittle and cannot be forged, while 7325.99 covers malleable or ductile iron. Additionally, if a casting is machined to the point of becoming a specific part, such as a pump housing, it must be classified under the specific heading for that machine (e.g., 8413 for pumps) rather than as a general casting.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732599 (the code used for iron castings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732599 (the code used for iron castings) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 732599, not only iron castings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $837M 19% of world exports
- 2 Spain $472M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $403M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $389M 11% of world imports
- 2 Italy $377M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $268M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $3.7B 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 iron castings
Brazil splits HS 7325.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7325.99.10Other cast articles of steel
- 7325.99.90Other malleable cast iron articles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about iron castings
What is the HS code for Iron castings?
The HS code for Iron castings is 732599 (Iron or steel; cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron). General iron castings that are not non-malleable and not specific machine parts are classified under HS code 7325.99.
How do I classify Iron castings for customs?
Iron castings is classified under HS code 732599 — Iron or steel; cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When should a casting not be classified under 7325.99?
If the casting is clearly identifiable as a part of a specific machine, tool, or vehicle (such as an engine block), it should be classified under the relevant heading for that finished product's parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of iron castings (HS 732599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732599 (the code used for iron castings) in UN Comtrade data were India ($837M, 19% of world exports), Spain ($472M) and China ($403M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 iron castings (HS 732599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732599 (the code used for iron castings) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($389M, 11% of world imports), Italy ($377M) and the United States ($268M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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 Iron castings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732599 for Iron castings 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 iron castings in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 732599 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for iron castings depends on the product's details: 7325.99.10 (Other cast articles of steel), 7325.99.90 (Other malleable cast iron articles).