Product classification
HS code for Non-grain-oriented electrical steel: 7225.19
Steel, alloy, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented).
Classification of non-grain-oriented electrical steel under HS 7225.19
Non-grain-oriented electrical steel (NGOES) with a width of 600mm or more is classified under HS code 7225.19. This classification falls under Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel, and heading 7225, which is reserved for flat-rolled products of alloy steel having a width of 600mm or more. The specific subheading 7225.19 is for silicon-electrical steel that is not grain-oriented. Electrical steel is an alloy of iron and silicon designed to have specific magnetic properties, such as low core loss and high permeability. The non-grain-oriented distinction refers to the random orientation of the grain structure, which makes the magnetic properties nearly isotropic, meaning they are uniform in all directions. This makes it ideal for rotating machinery like electric motors and generators where the magnetic field direction changes constantly. The classification is strictly based on the chemical composition (silicon content), the magnetic properties (non-grain-oriented), and the physical dimension (width).
- Covers
- Wide NGOES coils for large motor laminations
- Non-grain-oriented silicon steel sheets
- Fully processed electrical steel for generators
- Semi-processed electrical steel for household appliances
- Cold-rolled NGOES plates
- 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. This product is often misclassified under HS code 7225.11, which is specifically for grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES). GOES has a specific crystal orientation used in transformers. Another common error is using 7226.19, which is only for NGOES with a width of less than 600mm. Accurate measurement of width and magnetic testing are required for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722519 (the code used for non-grain-oriented electrical steel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722519 (the code used for non-grain-oriented electrical steel) 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 non-grain-oriented electrical steel.
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 non-grain-oriented electrical steel
Brazil classifies non-grain-oriented electrical steel 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 non-grain-oriented electrical steel
What is the HS code for Non-grain-oriented electrical steel?
The HS code for Non-grain-oriented electrical steel 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 Non-grain-oriented electrical steel for customs?
Non-grain-oriented electrical steel 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.
What defines steel as electrical steel?
To be classified as electrical steel, the alloy must contain by weight at least 0.6% but not more than 6% of silicon and not more than 0.08% of carbon.
Which countries are the top exporters of non-grain-oriented electrical steel (HS 722519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722519 (the code used for non-grain-oriented electrical steel) 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 non-grain-oriented electrical steel (HS 722519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722519 (the code used for non-grain-oriented electrical steel) 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 Non-grain-oriented electrical steel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722519 for Non-grain-oriented electrical steel 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 non-grain-oriented electrical steel in Brazil?
In Brazil, non-grain-oriented electrical steel (HS 722519) is classified under NCM 7225.19.00.