Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, flat-rolled products, bars and rods, wire, angles, shapes, sections, tubes, etc. This chapter is arranged by smelting form and degree of processing. Heading 7225 falls under the flat-rolled products section for alloy steel, distinguished from non-alloy steel (7208-7212) and stainless steel (7219-7222). Heading 7225 covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, whether hot-rolled or cold-rolled, whether cladded or not, whether plated or coated or not. However, heading 7225 only includes flat-rolled products of alloy steel that have undergone further processing (such as pickling, annealing, plating), and excludes flat-rolled products of alloy steel of a width of less than 600 mm (classified under heading 7226). First 2 digits 72 = Chapter for iron and steel; digits 3-4, 25 = flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more; digits 5-6, 11 = hot-rolled, not clad, not plated or coated, and not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils. Note: 7225.11 refers only to hot-rolled coils; if pickled, annealed, plated, etc., they are classified under 7225.19 or other subheadings. This commodity is a hot-rolled alloy steel coil, of a width of 600 mm or more, not clad, not plated or coated, not further worked, meeting the description of 7225.11. If the width is less than 600 mm, it would be classified under 7226; if it were stainless steel, it would be classified under 7219; if it were non-alloy steel, it would be classified under 7208; if it were pickled, annealed, etc., it would be classified under 7225.19.
Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, flat-rolled products, bars and rods, wire, angles, shapes, sections, tubes, etc. This chapter is arranged by smelting form and degree of processing. Heading 7225 falls under the flat-rolled products section for alloy steel, distinguished from non-alloy steel (7208-7212) and stainless steel (7219-7222).
Heading
Heading 7225 covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, whether hot-rolled or cold-rolled, whether cladded or not, whether plated or coated or not. However, heading 7225 only includes flat-rolled products of alloy steel that have undergone further processing (such as pickling, annealing, plating), and excludes flat-rolled products of alloy steel of a width of less than 600 mm (classified under heading 7226).
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 72 = Chapter for iron and steel; digits 3-4, 25 = flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more; digits 5-6, 11 = hot-rolled, not clad, not plated or coated, and not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils. Note: 7225.11 refers only to hot-rolled coils; if pickled, annealed, plated, etc., they are classified under 7225.19 or other subheadings.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a hot-rolled alloy steel coil, of a width of 600 mm or more, not clad, not plated or coated, not further worked, meeting the description of 7225.11. If the width is less than 600 mm, it would be classified under 7226; if it were stainless steel, it would be classified under 7219; if it were non-alloy steel, it would be classified under 7208; if it were pickled, annealed, etc., it would be classified under 7225.19.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The declared commodity name should accurately reflect the material and shape, such as "hot-rolled alloy steel coil". Material: Specify the specific grade or composition of the alloy steel, such as the content of alloying elements like boron, chromium, nickel, etc. Specifications and Dimensions: Declare thickness, width, coil weight, etc. The width must be 600 mm or more. Processing State: Indicate whether it is hot-rolled, whether pickled, annealed, plated, etc., such as "hot-rolled, not pickled". Use: Declare the main use, such as for automotive structural parts, pipe manufacturing, etc. Brand: Declare the manufacturer or brand; if there is no brand, indicate "no brand". Model: Declare the product model or grade, such as Q345B, SS400, etc. Coil Number: Declare the coil number for traceability; if none, fill in "none". Product Name: Hot-rolled alloy steel coil; Material: Alloy steel, containing 0.002% boron, 0.5% chromium; Specifications: Thickness 3.0 mm, width 1250 mm, coil weight 10 tons; Processing State: Hot-rolled, not pickled, not plated; Use: For manufacturing automotive structural parts; Brand: Baosteel; Model: BRC3; Coil Number: COIL20240501. Declared width less than 600 mm, which may lead to classification under 7226 instead of 7225. Failing to specify alloying element content, making it impossible to prove it is alloy steel. Unclear description of processing state, such as "hot-rolled" without indicating whether it has been pickled.
Product Name
The declared commodity name should accurately reflect the material and shape, such as "hot-rolled alloy steel coil".
⚠️ Misdeclared as "hot-rolled steel coil" without specifying alloy steel, or misdeclared as "stainless steel coil".
Material
Specify the specific grade or composition of the alloy steel, such as the content of alloying elements like boron, chromium, nickel, etc.
⚠️ Only writing "alloy steel" without providing specific composition, leading to classification disputes.
Specifications and Dimensions
Declare thickness, width, coil weight, etc. The width must be 600 mm or more.
⚠️ Omitting width or thickness, making it impossible to determine whether it falls under 7225.
Processing State
Indicate whether it is hot-rolled, whether pickled, annealed, plated, etc., such as "hot-rolled, not pickled".
⚠️ Failing to indicate whether it has been pickled, which may lead to misclassification under 7225.19.
Use
Declare the main use, such as for automotive structural parts, pipe manufacturing, etc.
⚠️ Use description is too general, such as "industrial use".
Brand
Declare the manufacturer or brand; if there is no brand, indicate "no brand".
⚠️ Omitting brand information.
Model
Declare the product model or grade, such as Q345B, SS400, etc.
⚠️ Confusing model with material.
Coil Number
Declare the coil number for traceability; if none, fill in "none".
⚠️ Ignoring coil number information.
Example： Product Name: Hot-rolled alloy steel coil; Material: Alloy steel, containing 0.002% boron, 0.5% chromium; Specifications: Thickness 3.0 mm, width 1250 mm, coil weight 10 tons; Processing State: Hot-rolled, not pickled, not plated; Use: For manufacturing automotive structural parts; Brand: Baosteel; Model: BRC3; Coil Number: COIL20240501.
Common Mistakes：
Declared width less than 600 mm, which may lead to classification under 7226 instead of 7225.
Failing to specify alloying element content, making it impossible to prove it is alloy steel.
Unclear description of processing state, such as "hot-rolled" without indicating whether it has been pickled.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: 1. The material is alloy steel (containing alloying elements exceeding the definition of non-alloy steel); 2. Flat-rolled product, of a width of 600 mm or more; 3. Hot-rolled, not clad, not plated or coated, not further worked than hot-rolled; 4. In coils. Meeting the above conditions classifies it under 7225.11. 7208 Hot-rolled coils of non-alloy steel: Non-alloy steel does not contain alloying elements or the content is below the alloy steel standard, whereas 7225.11 requires alloy steel. 7219 Hot-rolled coils of stainless steel: Stainless steel contains 10.5% or more chromium and may contain other elements, whereas 7225.11 is for other alloy steel with lower chromium content. 7225.19 Other alloy steel hot-rolled coils (pickled, etc.): 7225.19 includes hot-rolled coils that have been pickled, annealed, plated, or otherwise further worked, whereas 7225.11 is limited to those not further worked. 7226 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm: 7226 covers flat-rolled products of alloy steel of a width of less than 600 mm, whereas 7225 requires a width of 600 mm or more. Has it been confirmed that the material is alloy steel? Is the width 600 mm or more? Is it hot-rolled and not further worked? Is it in coils? Has stainless steel been excluded?
Basis
Classification basis: 1. The material is alloy steel (containing alloying elements exceeding the definition of non-alloy steel); 2. Flat-rolled product, of a width of 600 mm or more; 3. Hot-rolled, not clad, not plated or coated, not further worked than hot-rolled; 4. In coils. Meeting the above conditions classifies it under 7225.11.
Confused Codes：
7208 - Hot-rolled coils of non-alloy steel
Non-alloy steel does not contain alloying elements or the content is below the alloy steel standard, whereas 7225.11 requires alloy steel.
7219 - Hot-rolled coils of stainless steel
Stainless steel contains 10.5% or more chromium and may contain other elements, whereas 7225.11 is for other alloy steel with lower chromium content.
7225.19 - Other alloy steel hot-rolled coils (pickled, etc.)
7225.19 includes hot-rolled coils that have been pickled, annealed, plated, or otherwise further worked, whereas 7225.11 is limited to those not further worked.
7226 - Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm
7226 covers flat-rolled products of alloy steel of a width of less than 600 mm, whereas 7225 requires a width of 600 mm or more.
Self-Check：
✓ Has it been confirmed that the material is alloy steel?
✓ Is the width 600 mm or more?
✓ Is it hot-rolled and not further worked?
✓ Is it in coils?
✓ Has stainless steel been excluded?
❓ FAQ
How do I determine whether my alloy steel coil falls under 7225.11? It must simultaneously meet: material is alloy steel (alloying element content meets the standard), width 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad/plated/further worked, in coils. If it has been pickled or annealed, it is classified under 7225.19. What is the main difference between 7225.11 and 7225.19? 7225.11 refers only to coils that have not been further worked after hot rolling; 7225.19 includes coils that have been pickled, annealed, plated, or otherwise further worked after hot rolling. The processing state must be specified at the time of declaration. If my alloy steel coil has a width of 580 mm, which code should it be classified under? Flat-rolled products of alloy steel of a width of less than 600 mm should be classified under 7226; the specific subheading depends on the processing state and shape. What is the difference in classification between alloy steel and stainless steel? Stainless steel refers to alloy steel containing 10.5% or more chromium, classified under 7219-7222; other alloy steel (such as containing boron, chromium but with chromium less than 10.5%) is classified under 7225-7226. What key information is required when declaring 7225.11? Material composition (to prove it is alloy steel), width (600 mm or more), processing state (hot-rolled, not further worked), coil form, as well as use, brand, etc. Will the code change if hot-rolled alloy steel coil is pickled? Yes. Pickling is considered further processing and should be classified under 7225.19 (other alloy steel hot-rolled coils, pickled, etc.). How do I check the import tariff rate for 7225.11? You can check the China Customs "Import and Export Tariff" or query through the General Administration of Customs website or the Single Window; the rate may vary depending on trade agreements, country of origin, etc. If my steel coil is cold-rolled, can it still be classified under 7225.11? No. 7225.11 is limited to hot-rolled coils. Cold-rolled alloy steel coils should be classified under 7225.50 or other corresponding subheadings.
Q: How do I determine whether my alloy steel coil falls under 7225.11?
A: It must simultaneously meet: material is alloy steel (alloying element content meets the standard), width 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad/plated/further worked, in coils. If it has been pickled or annealed, it is classified under 7225.19.
Q: What is the main difference between 7225.11 and 7225.19?
A: 7225.11 refers only to coils that have not been further worked after hot rolling; 7225.19 includes coils that have been pickled, annealed, plated, or otherwise further worked after hot rolling. The processing state must be specified at the time of declaration.
Q: If my alloy steel coil has a width of 580 mm, which code should it be classified under?
A: Flat-rolled products of alloy steel of a width of less than 600 mm should be classified under 7226; the specific subheading depends on the processing state and shape.
Q: What is the difference in classification between alloy steel and stainless steel?
A: Stainless steel refers to alloy steel containing 10.5% or more chromium, classified under 7219-7222; other alloy steel (such as containing boron, chromium but with chromium less than 10.5%) is classified under 7225-7226.
Q: What key information is required when declaring 7225.11?
A: Material composition (to prove it is alloy steel), width (600 mm or more), processing state (hot-rolled, not further worked), coil form, as well as use, brand, etc.
Q: Will the code change if hot-rolled alloy steel coil is pickled?
A: Yes. Pickling is considered further processing and should be classified under 7225.19 (other alloy steel hot-rolled coils, pickled, etc.).
Q: How do I check the import tariff rate for 7225.11?
A: You can check the China Customs "Import and Export Tariff" or query through the General Administration of Customs website or the Single Window; the rate may vary depending on trade agreements, country of origin, etc.
Q: If my steel coil is cold-rolled, can it still be classified under 7225.11?
A: No. 7225.11 is limited to hot-rolled coils. Cold-rolled alloy steel coils should be classified under 7225.50 or other corresponding subheadings.
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