Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, direct reduced iron, waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, plates, bars, wire rods, angles, sections, tubes, etc. This chapter is the most important chapter on metal materials in international trade, involving a large number of tariff differences and trade control measures. Heading 7225 covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, including hot-rolled or cold-rolled, not clad, plated or coated plates, of a width of 600 mm or more. However, it does not include stainless steel (headings 7219-7220) or silicon-electrical steel (specific subheadings under heading 7225). First 2 digits 72 = Chapter on iron and steel; digits 3-4 25 = flat-rolled products of other alloy steel (width 600 mm or more); digits 5-6 99 = other, i.e., other alloy steel plates not elsewhere specified. This subheading is a residual code applicable to alloy steel plates other than stainless steel, silicon-electrical steel, high-speed steel, tool steel and other specific alloy steels. The goods are other alloy steel plates, not stainless steel, not silicon-electrical steel, not high-speed steel, and of a width of 600 mm or more, so they are classified under 7225.99. If the width is less than 600 mm, they should be classified under 7226; if they are stainless steel, they should be classified under 7219/7220; if they are silicon-electrical steel, they should be classified under 7225.11/7225.19, etc.
Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, direct reduced iron, waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, plates, bars, wire rods, angles, sections, tubes, etc. This chapter is the most important chapter on metal materials in international trade, involving a large number of tariff differences and trade control measures.
Heading
Heading 7225 covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, including hot-rolled or cold-rolled, not clad, plated or coated plates, of a width of 600 mm or more. However, it does not include stainless steel (headings 7219-7220) or silicon-electrical steel (specific subheadings under heading 7225).
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 72 = Chapter on iron and steel; digits 3-4 25 = flat-rolled products of other alloy steel (width 600 mm or more); digits 5-6 99 = other, i.e., other alloy steel plates not elsewhere specified. This subheading is a residual code applicable to alloy steel plates other than stainless steel, silicon-electrical steel, high-speed steel, tool steel and other specific alloy steels.
Classification Basis
The goods are other alloy steel plates, not stainless steel, not silicon-electrical steel, not high-speed steel, and of a width of 600 mm or more, so they are classified under 7225.99. If the width is less than 600 mm, they should be classified under 7226; if they are stainless steel, they should be classified under 7219/7220; if they are silicon-electrical steel, they should be classified under 7225.11/7225.19, etc.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The standard name of the declared commodity, such as "other alloy steel plate", which must be consistent with the contract and invoice. Material: Specific alloy composition, such as containing chromium, nickel, molybdenum, etc., and the content of main elements must be indicated. Specifications: Thickness, width, length (if applicable); the width must be 600 mm or more. Processing state: Hot-rolled, cold-rolled, plated, coated, etc.; whether further processed must be indicated. Grade: The steel grade or standard number, such as GB/T 1591 Q345B. Use: Main use, such as construction, machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, etc. Appearance: Shape (flat plate), surface condition (black surface, pickled, galvanized, etc.). Brand: Manufacturer or brand; if there is no brand, fill in "none". Product name: other alloy steel plate; Material: alloy steel, containing 0.5% chromium and 0.2% molybdenum; Specifications: thickness 10 mm, width 1500 mm, length 6000 mm; Processing state: hot-rolled, unplated; Grade: Q345B; Use: for building structures; Appearance: flat plate, black surface; Brand: none. Declaring under 7225 when the width does not reach 600 mm, whereas it should actually be classified under 7226. Mistakenly classifying stainless steel under 7225; stainless steel should be classified under 7219/7220. Failure to indicate alloy element content, making it impossible to prove that it belongs to other alloy steel. Mistakenly classifying silicon-electrical steel under 7225.99; silicon-electrical steel has a dedicated subheading.
Product name
The standard name of the declared commodity, such as "other alloy steel plate", which must be consistent with the contract and invoice.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing "alloy steel plate" without indicating "other", leading to classification disputes.
Material
Specific alloy composition, such as containing chromium, nickel, molybdenum, etc., and the content of main elements must be indicated.
⚠️ Only writing "alloy steel" without listing specific elements, making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to other alloy steel.
Specifications
Thickness, width, length (if applicable); the width must be 600 mm or more.
⚠️ Omitting the width, making it impossible to confirm whether it is classified under 7225.
Processing state
Hot-rolled, cold-rolled, plated, coated, etc.; whether further processed must be indicated.
⚠️ Failure to indicate "hot-rolled" or "cold-rolled", affecting the determination of the subheading.
Grade
The steel grade or standard number, such as GB/T 1591 Q345B.
⚠️ Incorrect grade or inconsistency with the material.
Use
Main use, such as construction, machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, etc.
⚠️ The use description is too general, such as "industrial use".
⚠️ Failure to describe surface treatment, which may affect classification.
Brand
Manufacturer or brand; if there is no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer.
Example： Product name: other alloy steel plate; Material: alloy steel, containing 0.5% chromium and 0.2% molybdenum; Specifications: thickness 10 mm, width 1500 mm, length 6000 mm; Processing state: hot-rolled, unplated; Grade: Q345B; Use: for building structures; Appearance: flat plate, black surface; Brand: none.
Common Mistakes：
Declaring under 7225 when the width does not reach 600 mm, whereas it should actually be classified under 7226.
Mistakenly classifying stainless steel under 7225; stainless steel should be classified under 7219/7220.
Failure to indicate alloy element content, making it impossible to prove that it belongs to other alloy steel.
Mistakenly classifying silicon-electrical steel under 7225.99; silicon-electrical steel has a dedicated subheading.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The material is alloy steel and is not stainless steel, silicon-electrical steel, high-speed steel, or tool steel; 2) The form is flat-rolled product; 3) Width is 600 mm or more; 4) Not clad, plated or coated (if plated, classify under 7225.91-7225.99? Note: 7225 includes plated products, but the subheadings differ). 7225.99 is other alloy steel plates not elsewhere specified. 722540 Other alloy steel hot-rolled plate: 722540 is hot-rolled, unplated other alloy steel plate of a width of 600 mm or more, but only hot-rolled and not further processed; 722599 includes cold-rolled, plated and other situations. 722691 Other alloy steel cold-rolled plate: 722691 is cold-rolled, unplated other alloy steel plate of a width of 600 mm or more; 722599 is other (including plated, etc.). 722699 Other alloy steel plated plate: 722699 is plated or coated other alloy steel plate; 722599 is unplated or uncoated other alloy steel plate. 722550 Other alloy steel cold-rolled plate (width 600 mm or more): 722550 is cold-rolled, unplated other alloy steel plate of a width of 600 mm or more; 722599 is other, such as further processed or not cold-rolled/hot-rolled. 722611 Other alloy steel grain-oriented silicon-electrical steel: 722611 is grain-oriented silicon-electrical steel, which belongs to specific alloy steel; 722599 is other alloy steel. Is the width 600 mm or more? Is it stainless steel? Is it silicon-electrical steel? Is it high-speed steel or tool steel? Is it a flat-rolled product?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The material is alloy steel and is not stainless steel, silicon-electrical steel, high-speed steel, or tool steel; 2) The form is flat-rolled product; 3) Width is 600 mm or more; 4) Not clad, plated or coated (if plated, classify under 7225.91-7225.99? Note: 7225 includes plated products, but the subheadings differ). 7225.99 is other alloy steel plates not elsewhere specified.
Confused Codes：
722540 - Other alloy steel hot-rolled plate
722540 is hot-rolled, unplated other alloy steel plate of a width of 600 mm or more, but only hot-rolled and not further processed; 722599 includes cold-rolled, plated and other situations.
722691 - Other alloy steel cold-rolled plate
722691 is cold-rolled, unplated other alloy steel plate of a width of 600 mm or more; 722599 is other (including plated, etc.).
722699 - Other alloy steel plated plate
722699 is plated or coated other alloy steel plate; 722599 is unplated or uncoated other alloy steel plate.
722550 - Other alloy steel cold-rolled plate (width 600 mm or more)
722550 is cold-rolled, unplated other alloy steel plate of a width of 600 mm or more; 722599 is other, such as further processed or not cold-rolled/hot-rolled.
722611 - Other alloy steel grain-oriented silicon-electrical steel
722611 is grain-oriented silicon-electrical steel, which belongs to specific alloy steel; 722599 is other alloy steel.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the width 600 mm or more?
✓ Is it stainless steel?
✓ Is it silicon-electrical steel?
✓ Is it high-speed steel or tool steel?
✓ Is it a flat-rolled product?
❓ FAQ
What goods are covered by HS code 722599? 722599 covers other alloy steel plates, i.e., flat-rolled products of alloy steel other than stainless steel, silicon-electrical steel, high-speed steel, and tool steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, and not listed under other subheadings of 7225 (such as special cases of unplated, non-hot-rolled, non-cold-rolled, etc.). How to distinguish 722599 from 722540? 722540 specifically refers to hot-rolled, unplated other alloy steel plate of a width of 600 mm or more; 722599 is other, including cold-rolled, plated, further processed, etc. If the product is hot-rolled and unplated, it should preferably be classified under 722540. What are the declaration elements for 722599? The main declaration elements include: product name, material (alloy composition), specifications (thickness, width, length), processing state (hot-rolled/cold-rolled/plated), grade, use, appearance, brand. The width must be 600 mm or more. If the width of the alloy steel plate is less than 600 mm, which code should it be classified under? Other alloy steel plates with a width of less than 600 mm should be classified under heading 7226, with the specific subheading further determined according to the processing state, such as 7226.91 (hot-rolled), 7226.92 (cold-rolled), etc. How to check the tariff rate for 722599? The tariff rate must be determined according to the importing country, country of origin, trade agreements, etc. It can be checked through customs tariff schedules, the website of the General Administration of Customs, or by consulting a customs broker. For imports into China, it is necessary to check the MFN rate, general rate, and agreement rate for 722599 in the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. What are the common errors when declaring 722599? Common errors include: declaring under 7225 when the width does not reach 600 mm; mistakenly classifying stainless steel under 7225; failure to indicate alloy elements so that it cannot be determined; mistakenly classifying plated plates under unplated subheadings; false filling of grade or use. What is the difference between 722599 and 722699? 722699 is plated or coated other alloy steel plate (width 600 mm or more), while 722599 is unplated or uncoated other alloy steel plate. If the product surface is galvanized, aluminized, etc., it should be classified under 722699. How to determine whether an alloy steel plate belongs to "other alloy steel"? According to HS notes, alloy steel must meet specific element content requirements (such as aluminum, chromium, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, silicon, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, etc.). If it does not meet the definitions of stainless steel, silicon-electrical steel, high-speed steel, or tool steel, it is classified as other alloy steel.
Q: What goods are covered by HS code 722599?
A: 722599 covers other alloy steel plates, i.e., flat-rolled products of alloy steel other than stainless steel, silicon-electrical steel, high-speed steel, and tool steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, and not listed under other subheadings of 7225 (such as special cases of unplated, non-hot-rolled, non-cold-rolled, etc.).
Q: How to distinguish 722599 from 722540?
A: 722540 specifically refers to hot-rolled, unplated other alloy steel plate of a width of 600 mm or more; 722599 is other, including cold-rolled, plated, further processed, etc. If the product is hot-rolled and unplated, it should preferably be classified under 722540.
Q: What are the declaration elements for 722599?
A: The main declaration elements include: product name, material (alloy composition), specifications (thickness, width, length), processing state (hot-rolled/cold-rolled/plated), grade, use, appearance, brand. The width must be 600 mm or more.
Q: If the width of the alloy steel plate is less than 600 mm, which code should it be classified under?
A: Other alloy steel plates with a width of less than 600 mm should be classified under heading 7226, with the specific subheading further determined according to the processing state, such as 7226.91 (hot-rolled), 7226.92 (cold-rolled), etc.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 722599?
A: The tariff rate must be determined according to the importing country, country of origin, trade agreements, etc. It can be checked through customs tariff schedules, the website of the General Administration of Customs, or by consulting a customs broker. For imports into China, it is necessary to check the MFN rate, general rate, and agreement rate for 722599 in the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China.
Q: What are the common errors when declaring 722599?
A: Common errors include: declaring under 7225 when the width does not reach 600 mm; mistakenly classifying stainless steel under 7225; failure to indicate alloy elements so that it cannot be determined; mistakenly classifying plated plates under unplated subheadings; false filling of grade or use.
Q: What is the difference between 722599 and 722699?
A: 722699 is plated or coated other alloy steel plate (width 600 mm or more), while 722599 is unplated or uncoated other alloy steel plate. If the product surface is galvanized, aluminized, etc., it should be classified under 722699.
Q: How to determine whether an alloy steel plate belongs to "other alloy steel"?
A: According to HS notes, alloy steel must meet specific element content requirements (such as aluminum, chromium, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, silicon, titanium, tungsten, vanadium, etc.). If it does not meet the definitions of stainless steel, silicon-electrical steel, high-speed steel, or tool steel, it is classified as other alloy steel.
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