Product classification
HS code for NGOES: 7225.19
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented).
Classification of NGOES under HS 7225.19
Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (NGOES) is classified under HS code 7225.19 because it is a flat-rolled product of alloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more. The classification is primarily driven by the material's chemical composition and its magnetic properties. According to Chapter 72 Note 1(f), silicon-electrical steel is defined as alloy steel containing by weight at least 0.6% but not more than 6% of silicon and not more than 0.08% of carbon. The 'non-grain oriented' designation indicates that the magnetic properties are isotropic, meaning they are uniform in all directions of the sheet's plane. This is achieved through specific cold-rolling and annealing processes that prevent the alignment of crystal grains. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the product is classified based on its width (600mm+) and its specific alloy type (silicon-electrical), falling into the 'other' category because it does not possess the directional grain structure of grain-oriented steel.
- Covers
- Cold-rolled NGOES sheets in coils
- Hot-rolled NGOES plates exceeding 600mm width
- Fully processed non-oriented electrical steel
- Semi-processed non-oriented electrical steel
- Silicon steel sheets for large motor laminations
- Also under 7225.19
- ArcelorMittal M47
- Nippon Steel HI-B
- POSCO Hyper NO
- ThyssenKrupp NO20
- JFE Steel JNR
Codes often confused with 7225.19
Common mistake. NGOES is frequently misclassified under HS code 7225.11, which is reserved for grain-oriented electrical steel. The distinction lies in the magnetic permeability; grain-oriented steel is anisotropic. Another common error is using HS code 7226.19, which is only for products with a width of less than 600 mm. Importers also occasionally confuse NGOES with standard cold-rolled carbon steel under 7209 if the silicon content is not properly documented in the mill test certificate.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722519 (the code used for NGOES), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722519 (the code used for NGOES) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% 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 722519, not only NGOES.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $553M 23% of world exports
- 2 China $491M 20% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$409M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $568M 22% of world imports
- 2 Italy $387M 15% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $341M 13% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 NGOES
Brazil classifies NGOES under NCM 7225.19.00: HS 7225.19 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 NGOES
What is the HS code for NGOES?
The HS code for NGOES is 722519 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented)). The HS code for Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel with a width of 600mm or more is 7225.19.
How do I classify NGOES for customs?
NGOES is classified under HS code 722519 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the silicon content affect the HS code?
Yes, for a product to be classified as silicon-electrical steel under 7225.19, it must contain between 0.6% and 6% silicon by weight. If the silicon content is lower, it may be classified as regular alloy or non-alloy steel.
Which countries are the top exporters of NGOES (HS 722519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722519 (the code used for NGOES) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($553M, 23% of world exports), China ($491M) and Taiwan (about $409M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 NGOES (HS 722519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722519 (the code used for NGOES) in UN Comtrade data were India ($568M, 22% of world imports), Italy ($387M) and Mexico ($341M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 NGOES the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722519 for NGOES 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 NGOES in Brazil?
In Brazil, NGOES (HS 722519) is classified under NCM 7225.19.00.