Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel rod in coil: 7221.00
Steel, stainless, bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Classification of stainless steel rod in coil under HS 7221.00
Stainless steel rod in coil is classified under HS code 7221.00. This heading is dedicated to bars and rods of stainless steel that have been hot-rolled and are presented in the form of irregularly wound coils. The classification is determined by three primary factors: the material (stainless steel), the manufacturing process (hot-rolled), and the physical form (irregularly wound coils). According to the Chapter 72 notes, bars and rods are solid products which do not conform to the definitions of flat-rolled products or wire. The \"irregularly wound coils\" aspect is a critical legal distinction; it refers to products that are coiled in overlapping layers, typically for ease of transport to a facility where they will be straightened or drawn into wire. The stainless steel must contain at least 10.5% chromium by weight. Because this heading is a single-level 4-digit heading that is not further subdivided in many tariffs, 7221.00 covers all such hot-rolled coiled products regardless of their cross-sectional shape, provided they are not further worked than hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extruding.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled stainless steel wire rod in coils
- Irregularly wound coils of stainless steel bars
- Hot-rolled stainless steel rounds in coils
- Stainless steel rods in coils for further cold-drawing
- Extruded stainless steel rods in coils
- Also under 7221.00
- Outokumpu hot-rolled coils
- Aperam stainless wire rod
- POSCO stainless steel coils
- ArcelorMittal stainless bar in coil
Codes often confused with 7221.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 7223.00, which covers stainless steel wire. While both are in coils, wire is typically cold-formed, whereas 7221.00 is specifically for hot-rolled products. Another common error is using 7222, which is for bars and rods in straight lengths. If the product is not in an irregularly wound coil, it cannot be classified under 7221.00. Additionally, if the product is flat-rolled (width significantly greater than thickness), it must be classified under 7219 or 7220, even if it is in a coil.
Top exporters and importers of HS 722100 (the code used for stainless steel rod in coil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 722100 (the code used for stainless steel rod in coil) in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 15% 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 722100, not only stainless steel rod in coil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$262M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Japan $203M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $197M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $247M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $226M 14% of world imports
- 3 China $157M 9.5% of world imports
World total: $1.6B 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 stainless steel rod in coil
Brazil classifies stainless steel rod in coil under NCM 7221.00.00: HS 7221.00 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 stainless steel rod in coil
What is the HS code for Stainless steel rod in coil?
The HS code for Stainless steel rod in coil is 722100 (Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils). The HS code is 7221.00. This applies specifically to hot-rolled stainless steel bars and rods presented in irregularly wound coils.
How do I classify Stainless steel rod in coil for customs?
Stainless steel rod in coil is classified under HS code 722100 — Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 7221 and 7223?
Heading 7221 is for hot-rolled rods in coils, while heading 7223 is for stainless steel wire, which is generally cold-drawn or cold-formed.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel rod in coil (HS 722100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 722100 (the code used for stainless steel rod in coil) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $262M, 17% of world exports), Japan ($203M) and Italy ($197M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of stainless steel rod in coil (HS 722100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 722100 (the code used for stainless steel rod in coil) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($247M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($226M) and China ($157M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 Stainless steel rod in coil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 722100 for Stainless steel rod in coil 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 rod in coil in Brazil?
In Brazil, stainless steel rod in coil (HS 722100) is classified under NCM 7221.00.00.