Product classification
HS code for Steel castings: 7325.99
Iron or steel, cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Classification of steel castings under HS 7325.99
Steel castings are classified under HS code 7325.99, which serves as the residual category for other cast articles of iron or steel. To qualify for this classification, the article must be produced through a casting process—where molten metal is poured into a mold to achieve a specific shape—and it must not be specifically identified in other headings of the Harmonized System. This code is specifically for 'other' cast articles, meaning it excludes non-malleable cast iron (which is 7325.10) and specialized items like grinding balls for mills. The classification relies on the metallurgical properties of the steel and the fact that the item is a finished or semi-finished cast product that has not been further worked into a specific machine part. If the casting remains a general shape or a component that has not yet reached the complexity of a dedicated machinery part, 7325.99 is the appropriate designation.
- Covers
- Malleable iron castings
- Cast steel industrial components
- Steel manhole covers (malleable)
- Cast steel brackets and supports
- General purpose cast steel housings
- Also under 7325.99
- Tata Steel (cast components)
- ArcelorMittal (various castings)
- Saint-Gobain (cast iron pipes/fittings)
- General Electric (cast turbine parts)
- John Deere (cast agricultural parts)
Codes often confused with 7325.99
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 7325.10, which is exclusively for non-malleable cast iron. Distinguishing between malleable and non-malleable iron is essential for correct coding. Furthermore, many steel castings are misclassified under Section XVI (Chapters 84 or 85) if they are finished parts for specific machinery. For example, a cast steel gearbox housing might be classified under 8483 if it is clearly identifiable as a part of a transmission. Only general-use castings or those not yet advanced to 'part' status should remain in 7325.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732599 (the code used for steel castings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732599 (the code used for steel castings) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 732599, not only steel castings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $837M 19% of world exports
- 2 Spain $472M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $403M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $389M 11% of world imports
- 2 Italy $377M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $268M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $3.7B 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 steel castings
Brazil splits HS 7325.99 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7325.99.10Other cast articles of steel
- 7325.99.90Other malleable cast iron articles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about steel castings
What is the HS code for Steel castings?
The HS code for Steel castings is 732599 (Iron or steel; cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron). The HS code for general steel castings and other malleable cast iron articles is 7325.99.
How do I classify Steel castings for customs?
Steel castings is classified under HS code 732599 — Iron or steel; cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 7325.99 include cast iron?
It includes malleable cast iron. Non-malleable cast iron is classified separately under HS code 7325.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel castings (HS 732599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732599 (the code used for steel castings) in UN Comtrade data were India ($837M, 19% of world exports), Spain ($472M) and China ($403M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 steel castings (HS 732599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732599 (the code used for steel castings) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($389M, 11% of world imports), Italy ($377M) and the United States ($268M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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 Steel castings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732599 for Steel castings 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 steel castings in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 732599 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for steel castings depends on the product's details: 7325.99.10 (Other cast articles of steel), 7325.99.90 (Other malleable cast iron articles).