Product classification
HS code for Steel rounds: 7207.19
Iron or non-alloy steel, semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Classification of steel rounds under HS 7207.19
HS code 7207.19 covers semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel with a carbon content of less than 0.25% by weight. These products are characterized by a cross-section that is neither rectangular nor square, often referred to as "rounds" or "round billets" in the industry. Unlike finished bars or rods, these items are intended for further processing, such as forging or re-rolling into wire rods or finished bars. The classification under 7207 signifies that the product has been continuously cast or has undergone primary rolling but has not yet reached the final shape or dimensional accuracy of a finished product. This distinction is critical for customs purposes, as semi-finished goods often face different tariff structures compared to finished steel products. The absence of a finished surface and the presence of casting or rolling marks are typical indicators of this classification. It is essential to distinguish these from finished bars of heading 7214, as the intent of the 7207 heading is to capture steel in its intermediate stage of production.
- Covers
- Round steel billets
- Semi-finished round bars
- Continuously cast rounds
- Blooms of circular cross-section
- Forging quality rounds (semi-finished)
- Also under 7207.19
- Gerdau round billets
- SSAB special sections
- Outokumpu forging stock
- Vallourec seamless pipe blanks
Codes often confused with 7207.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 7214.99, which is for finished hot-rolled bars. If the product has been rolled to its final dimensions and is ready for use, it is no longer semi-finished. Another error involves HS code 7207.11, which is strictly for products with a square or rectangular cross-section where the width is less than twice the thickness.
Top exporters and importers of HS 720719 (the code used for steel rounds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 720719 (the code used for steel rounds) in UN Comtrade data was Oman, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 31% of world imports. Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 24% of its exports here ($156M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 720719, not only steel rounds.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Oman $499M 23% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$475M 22% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Romania $272M 13% of world exports
Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 24% of its exports here ($156M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $758M 31% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $433M 17% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $224M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $2.5B 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. 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 steel rounds
Brazil classifies steel rounds under NCM 7207.19.00: HS 7207.19 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 steel rounds
What is the HS code for Steel rounds?
The HS code for Steel rounds is 720719 (Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section). The HS code for semi-finished steel rounds containing less than 0.25% carbon is 7207.19.
How do I classify Steel rounds for customs?
Steel rounds is classified under HS code 720719 — Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a semi-finished product in steel classification?
A semi-finished product is one that has been cast or primary-rolled but requires further hot-rolling or forging to become a finished article, such as a bar, sheet, or wire.
Which countries are the top exporters of steel rounds (HS 720719)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 720719 (the code used for steel rounds) in UN Comtrade data were Oman ($499M, 23% of world exports), Russia (about $475M) and Romania ($272M). World exports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Russia did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 24% of its exports here ($156M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of steel rounds (HS 720719)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 720719 (the code used for steel rounds) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($758M, 31% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($433M) and Indonesia ($224M). World imports came to about $2.5B, 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.
Is the HS code for Steel rounds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 720719 for Steel rounds 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 rounds in Brazil?
In Brazil, steel rounds (HS 720719) is classified under NCM 7207.19.00.