Product classification
HS code for Silico-manganese steel rods: 7227.20
Steel, alloy, bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of silico-manganese steel.
Classification of silico-manganese steel rods under HS 7227.20
Silico-manganese steel rods in irregularly wound coils are classified under HS code 7227.20. This classification is based on the material composition and the physical state of the product upon import. Heading 7227 is dedicated to "Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of other alloy steel." The term "silico-manganese steel" is strictly defined in Note 1(f) to Chapter 72, requiring specific weight percentages of carbon, manganese, and silicon. These rods are typically produced through a hot-rolling process and are coiled while still hot, resulting in an irregular winding. They serve as the primary raw material for the production of wire (through cold drawing) or smaller specialized fasteners. The classification follows GIR 1 and 6, as the subheading 7227.20 explicitly names silico-manganese steel. The distinction between this heading and others in Chapter 72 depends entirely on the fact that the product is in a coil and has been hot-rolled.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled silico-manganese steel wire rod
- Coiled bars of silico-manganese alloy
- Irregularly wound coils for cold-drawing applications
- Silico-manganese steel rods for spring production
- Also under 7227.20
- ArcelorMittal spring steel coils
- POSCO silico-manganese rods
- JFE Steel spring wire rod
- Tata Steel spring steel
Codes often confused with 7227.20
Common mistake. Silico-manganese steel rods are often confused with HS code 7228.20. The difference is purely physical: 7227.20 is for products in irregularly wound coils, whereas 7228.20 is for straight bars or rods. Another common misclassification is 7229.20, which covers wire. Wire is distinguished from rods by the fact that wire is cold-formed (cold-drawn), whereas the rods in 7227 are hot-rolled. If the coiled product has been cold-drawn, it must move to 7229.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722720 (the code used for silico-manganese steel rods), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722720 (the code used for silico-manganese steel rods) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 722720, not only silico-manganese steel rods.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $106M 35% of world exports
- 2 Japan $74M 24% of world exports
- 3 Canada $50M 16% of world exports
World total: $307M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $57M 19% of world imports
- 2 Japan $36M 12% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $34M 11% of world imports
World total: $304M 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 rods
Brazil classifies silico-manganese steel rods under NCM 7227.20.00: HS 7227.20 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 rods
What is the HS code for Silico-manganese steel rods?
The HS code for Silico-manganese steel rods is 722720 (Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of silico-manganese steel). The HS code for hot-rolled silico-manganese steel rods in irregularly wound coils is 7227.20.
How do I classify Silico-manganese steel rods for customs?
Silico-manganese steel rods is classified under HS code 722720 — Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of silico-manganese steel. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can cold-drawn rods be classified under 7227.20?
No, 7227.20 is reserved for hot-rolled products. Cold-drawn products in coils are classified as wire under heading 7229.
Which countries are the top exporters of silico-manganese steel rods (HS 722720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722720 (the code used for silico-manganese steel rods) in UN Comtrade data were China ($106M, 35% of world exports), Japan ($74M) and Canada ($50M). World exports came to about $307M, 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 rods (HS 722720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722720 (the code used for silico-manganese steel rods) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($57M, 19% of world imports), Japan ($36M) and Malaysia ($34M). World imports came to about $304M, 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 rods the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722720 for Silico-manganese steel rods 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 rods in Brazil?
In Brazil, silico-manganese steel rods (HS 722720) is classified under NCM 7227.20.00.