Product classification
HS code for Silico-manganese steel bars: 7228.20
Steel, alloy, bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel.
Classification of silico-manganese steel bars under HS 7228.20
Silico-manganese steel bars are classified under HS code 7228.20. This classification is governed by the notes to Chapter 72, which define "other alloy steel" and specifically "silico-manganese steel." According to Chapter 72, Note 1(f), silico-manganese steel must contain by weight: not more than 0.7% of carbon, 0.5% or more but not more than 1.9% of manganese, and 0.6% or more but not more than 2.3% of silicon. Heading 7228 covers "Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel." Subheading 7228.20 is the specific provision for bars and rods of silico-manganese steel that are not in irregularly wound coils. These products are typically used in the manufacture of springs or high-strength structural components. The classification is determined by the chemical composition of the alloy and the physical form of the product (straight lengths rather than coils).
- Covers
- Hot-rolled silico-manganese steel bars
- Cold-finished or cold-drawn silico-manganese bars
- Forged silico-manganese steel bars
- Rectangular, circular, or polygonal cross-section bars
- Spring steel bars of silico-manganese alloy
- Also under 7228.20
- ArcelorMittal spring steel bars
- POSCO silico-manganese rods
- JFE Steel spring steel
- Tata Steel spring steel bars
Codes often confused with 7228.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 7227.20. While both codes cover silico-manganese steel, 7227.20 is strictly for bars and rods in irregularly wound coils. If the bars are in straight lengths, they must be classified under 7228.20. Another error involves 7214, which is for non-alloy steel bars; if the silicon and manganese levels meet the thresholds defined in the Chapter Notes, the product must be classified as alloy steel under 7228.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722820 (the code used for silico-manganese steel bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722820 (the code used for silico-manganese steel bars) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 12% 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 722820, not only silico-manganese steel bars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $42M 20% of world exports
- 2 Italy $37M 18% of world exports
- 3 Japan $28M 14% of world exports
World total: $208M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $22M 12% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $19M 10% of world imports
- 3 Kazakhstan $14M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $187M 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 silico-manganese steel bars
Brazil classifies silico-manganese steel bars under NCM 7228.20.00: HS 7228.20 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 silico-manganese steel bars
What is the HS code for Silico-manganese steel bars?
The HS code for Silico-manganese steel bars is 722820 (Steel, alloy; bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel). The HS code for silico-manganese steel bars in straight lengths is 7228.20.
How do I classify Silico-manganese steel bars for customs?
Silico-manganese steel bars is classified under HS code 722820 — Steel, alloy; bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a bar as silico-manganese steel?
It must meet specific chemical thresholds: carbon ≤ 0.7%, manganese 0.5%–1.9%, and silicon 0.6%–2.3% by weight.
Which countries are the top exporters of silico-manganese steel bars (HS 722820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722820 (the code used for silico-manganese steel bars) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($42M, 20% of world exports), Italy ($37M) and Japan ($28M). World exports came to about $208M, 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 silico-manganese steel bars (HS 722820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722820 (the code used for silico-manganese steel bars) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($22M, 12% of world imports), Indonesia ($19M) and Kazakhstan ($14M). World imports came to about $187M, 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 Silico-manganese steel bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722820 for Silico-manganese steel bars 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 silico-manganese steel bars in Brazil?
In Brazil, silico-manganese steel bars (HS 722820) is classified under NCM 7228.20.00.