Product classification
HS code for NGOES strip: 7226.19
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented.
Classification of NGOES strip under HS 7226.19
NGOES strip is classified under HS code 7226.19. This classification applies to flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel that are not grain-oriented and have a width of less than 600 mm. The Harmonized System distinguishes between wide 'sheets' (Heading 7225) and narrow 'strips' (Heading 7226). The material must meet the technical definition of silicon-electrical steel, which requires a silicon content of 0.6% to 6% and a carbon content not exceeding 0.08%. Because the strip is non-grain oriented, its magnetic flux density is relatively uniform regardless of the direction of magnetization. This makes it ideal for small rotating machines, relays, and small transformers where the magnetic field direction changes. The classification follows GRI 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings, and GRI 6, which governs the selection of subheadings based on width and metallurgical characteristics.
- Covers
- NGOES slit coils under 600mm width
- Electrical steel strips for small motor rotors
- Non-oriented silicon steel tape
- Cold-rolled electrical steel strip in narrow widths
- Lamination strips for hermetic motors
- Also under 7226.19
- ArcelorMittal M47
- Nippon Steel HI-B
- POSCO Hyper NO
- ThyssenKrupp NO20
- JFE Steel JNR
Codes often confused with 7226.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 7225.19, which applies to the same material but in widths of 600 mm or more. Additionally, NGOES strip is often confused with grain-oriented strip under HS code 7226.11. Grain-oriented steel has a specific crystal alignment that provides superior magnetic properties in the rolling direction, whereas 7226.19 is for isotropic materials. Some may also incorrectly use 7226.92 for other alloy steel strips if they fail to identify the silicon content.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722619 (the code used for NGOES strip), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722619 (the code used for NGOES strip) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% 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 722619, not only NGOES strip.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $149M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $140M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $96M 13% of world exports
World total: $715M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $78M 13% of world imports
- 2 Slovenia $67M 11% of world imports
- 3 Poland $55M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $593M 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 NGOES strip
Brazil classifies NGOES strip under NCM 7226.19.00: HS 7226.19 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 strip
What is the HS code for NGOES strip?
The HS code for NGOES strip is 722619 (Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented). The HS code for Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel strip (width less than 600mm) is 7226.19.
How do I classify NGOES strip for customs?
NGOES strip is classified under HS code 722619 — Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is strip distinguished from sheet in HS codes?
In Chapter 72, the primary distinction is width; products 600mm or wider are classified under 7225, while those narrower than 600mm fall under 7226.
Which countries are the top exporters of NGOES strip (HS 722619)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722619 (the code used for NGOES strip) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($149M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($140M) and China ($96M). World exports came to about $715M, 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 strip (HS 722619)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722619 (the code used for NGOES strip) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($78M, 13% of world imports), Slovenia ($67M) and Poland ($55M). World imports came to about $593M, 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 strip the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722619 for NGOES strip 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 strip in Brazil?
In Brazil, NGOES strip (HS 722619) is classified under NCM 7226.19.00.