Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel angles: 7222.40
Steel, stainless, angles, shapes and sections.
Classification of stainless steel angles under HS 7222.40
Stainless steel angles are classified under HS code 7222.40. This classification falls under Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel, and specifically heading 7222, which encompasses other bars and rods of stainless steel, as well as angles, shapes, and sections. The term "angles" refers to products having a cross-section in the shape of the letter L, where the two legs are typically at right angles. These products are essential in construction, marine environments, and food processing due to their structural integrity and corrosion resistance. The 7222.40 code is used for these shapes regardless of whether they have been hot-rolled, hot-drawn, extruded, or cold-formed, provided they meet the definition of stainless steel (containing 1.2% or less of carbon and 10.5% or more of chromium).
- Covers
- Equal leg stainless steel angles
- Unequal leg stainless steel angles
- Hot-rolled stainless steel L-sections
- Cold-drawn stainless steel angles
- Stainless steel structural shapes
- Extruded stainless steel sections
- Also under 7222.40
- Outokumpu stainless angles
- Acerinox stainless channels
- Jindal Stainless structural sections
- ArcelorMittal stainless beams
Codes often confused with 7222.40
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these products under HS code 7216, which is reserved for angles, shapes, and sections of non-alloy steel (carbon steel). Another misclassification occurs with HS code 7222.11 or 7222.20, which are specifically for bars and rods. While angles are often produced from bars, once they are shaped into an L-section, they must be classified under 7222.40. If the angle is further worked (e.g., drilled or punched for a specific assembly), it might move to Chapter 73 as a structural article.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722240 (the code used for stainless steel angles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722240 (the code used for stainless steel angles) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.5% 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 722240, not only stainless steel angles.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $174M 24% of world exports
- 2 Germany $108M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $77M 11% of world exports
World total: $724M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $73M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $68M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $45M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $769M 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 codes for stainless steel angles
Brazil splits HS 7222.40 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7222.40.10Stainless steel sections, 80 mm high or more
- 7222.40.90Stainless steel sections, under 80 mm high
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 stainless steel angles
What is the HS code for Stainless steel angles?
The HS code for Stainless steel angles is 722240 (Steel, stainless; angles, shapes and sections). The HS code for stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections is 7222.40.
How do I classify Stainless steel angles for customs?
Stainless steel angles is classified under HS code 722240 — Steel, stainless; angles, shapes and sections. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the size of the angle affect the HS code?
No, the 7222.40 code covers angles of all sizes, provided the material is stainless steel and it has not been fabricated into a finished structure.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel angles (HS 722240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722240 (the code used for stainless steel angles) in UN Comtrade data were India ($174M, 24% of world exports), Germany ($108M) and China ($77M). World exports came to about $724M, 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 stainless steel angles (HS 722240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722240 (the code used for stainless steel angles) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 9.5% of world imports), Germany ($68M) and Singapore ($45M). World imports came to about $769M, 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 Stainless steel angles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722240 for Stainless steel angles 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 stainless steel angles in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 722240 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for stainless steel angles depends on the product's details: 7222.40.10 (Stainless steel sections, 80 mm high or more), 7222.40.90 (Stainless steel sections, under 80 mm high).