Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots or other primary forms of iron or steel, semi-finished products (such as billets, slabs), flat-rolled products, bars and rods, wire, angles, shapes, sections, tubes, etc. This chapter is one of the most important chapters for metal materials in international trade, covering a wide range of steel products from raw materials to finished products. Heading 7226 covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm (i.e., narrow strip), not further worked than hot-rolled, cold-rolled, or coated. It specifically includes narrow plates of various alloy steels (such as silicomanganese steel, high-speed steel, excluding stainless steel), but 7226 does not include steel wire (which falls under 7229) or alloy steel bars and rods (which fall under 7228). The first 2 digits 72 indicate Chapter 72 Iron and Steel; digits 3-4, 26, indicate heading 7226, i.e., flat-rolled products of other alloy steel (width <600mm); digits 5-6, 20, are the subheading, indicating other processing states besides cold-rolled, coated, etc. Specifically: 7226 is divided into multiple subheadings, 722620 corresponds to 'Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated,' but note that 722620 in some versions may refer to 'not further worked than cold-rolled,' and the latest HS should prevail. The commodity is alloy steel wire, which belongs to wire products, not flat-rolled products. However, HS code 722620 usually refers to narrow plates of alloy steel (flat-rolled products), so if the commodity is steel wire, it should be classified under 7229 (alloy steel wire), not 7226. This may be an example error, but based on the given code, it is interpreted as alloy steel narrow plate, not steel wire.
Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots or other primary forms of iron or steel, semi-finished products (such as billets, slabs), flat-rolled products, bars and rods, wire, angles, shapes, sections, tubes, etc. This chapter is one of the most important chapters for metal materials in international trade, covering a wide range of steel products from raw materials to finished products.
Heading
Heading 7226 covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm (i.e., narrow strip), not further worked than hot-rolled, cold-rolled, or coated. It specifically includes narrow plates of various alloy steels (such as silicomanganese steel, high-speed steel, excluding stainless steel), but 7226 does not include steel wire (which falls under 7229) or alloy steel bars and rods (which fall under 7228).
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 72 indicate Chapter 72 Iron and Steel; digits 3-4, 26, indicate heading 7226, i.e., flat-rolled products of other alloy steel (width <600mm); digits 5-6, 20, are the subheading, indicating other processing states besides cold-rolled, coated, etc. Specifically: 7226 is divided into multiple subheadings, 722620 corresponds to 'Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated,' but note that 722620 in some versions may refer to 'not further worked than cold-rolled,' and the latest HS should prevail.
Classification Basis
The commodity is alloy steel wire, which belongs to wire products, not flat-rolled products. However, HS code 722620 usually refers to narrow plates of alloy steel (flat-rolled products), so if the commodity is steel wire, it should be classified under 7229 (alloy steel wire), not 7226. This may be an example error, but based on the given code, it is interpreted as alloy steel narrow plate, not steel wire.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: Declare the commodity name, which should be accurately described as alloy steel narrow plate or specific type, such as 'alloy steel narrow plate.' Material: Declare the specific alloy steel grade and chemical composition, such as 'silicomanganese steel, containing 1.5% silicon.' Specifications and Dimensions: Declare thickness, width, and length, ensuring width <600mm. Processing State: Indicate hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated, etc., such as 'hot-rolled, uncoated.' Shape: Declare as flat-rolled product (rectangular cross-section), not wire or bars/rods. Use: Declare the main use, such as 'used for manufacturing cutting tools.' Brand or Manufacturer: Declare brand or manufacturer; if no brand, fill in 'None.' Product Name: Alloy steel narrow plate; Material: silicomanganese steel, containing 1.8% silicon, 0.9% manganese; Specifications: thickness 2.0mm, width 300mm, length 2000mm; Processing State: hot-rolled, uncoated; Shape: flat plate; Use: used for manufacturing mechanical parts; Brand: None. Misclassifying steel wire as 722620; steel wire should actually be classified under 7229. Not providing alloy composition, unable to prove it is alloy steel. Width exceeding 600mm, should be classified under 7225 or other subheadings of 7226.
Product Name
Declare the commodity name, which should be accurately described as alloy steel narrow plate or specific type, such as 'alloy steel narrow plate.'
⚠️ Misreporting as 'alloy steel wire' or 'alloy steel plate.'
Material
Declare the specific alloy steel grade and chemical composition, such as 'silicomanganese steel, containing 1.5% silicon.'
⚠️ Only writing 'alloy steel' without providing specific composition.
Specifications and Dimensions
Declare thickness, width, and length, ensuring width <600mm.
⚠️ Not specifying width, leading to classification errors.
Processing State
Indicate hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated, etc., such as 'hot-rolled, uncoated.'
⚠️ Confusing hot-rolled with cold-rolled, affecting subheading.
Shape
Declare as flat-rolled product (rectangular cross-section), not wire or bars/rods.
⚠️ Misreporting as wire or bars/rods.
Use
Declare the main use, such as 'used for manufacturing cutting tools.'
⚠️ Use description too general.
Brand or Manufacturer
Declare brand or manufacturer; if no brand, fill in 'None.'
Misclassifying steel wire as 722620; steel wire should actually be classified under 7229.
Not providing alloy composition, unable to prove it is alloy steel.
Width exceeding 600mm, should be classified under 7225 or other subheadings of 7226.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) Material is alloy steel (not stainless steel, must contain alloying elements such as silicon, manganese, chromium, etc. exceeding certain proportions); 2) Shape is flat-rolled product (rectangular cross-section), not wire or bars/rods; 3) Width less than 600mm; 4) Processing state is hot-rolled, cold-rolled, or coated, etc. Chapter 72 notes and subheading notes must be considered comprehensively. 7225 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, width ≥600mm: Different width; 7225 is wide plate, 7226 is narrow plate (<600mm). 7227 Bars and rods of other alloy steel, irregularly wound coils: Different shape; 7227 is bars and rods, 7226 is flat-rolled products. 7228 Bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections of other alloy steel: 7228 is bars/rods or sections, not flat-rolled products. 7229 Wire of other alloy steel: 7229 is wire, 7226 is flat-rolled products. Is the material alloy steel? Is it a flat-rolled product (not wire, bars/rods)? Is the width less than 600mm? Is the processing state clearly stated? Is stainless steel excluded?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) Material is alloy steel (not stainless steel, must contain alloying elements such as silicon, manganese, chromium, etc. exceeding certain proportions); 2) Shape is flat-rolled product (rectangular cross-section), not wire or bars/rods; 3) Width less than 600mm; 4) Processing state is hot-rolled, cold-rolled, or coated, etc. Chapter 72 notes and subheading notes must be considered comprehensively.
Confused Codes：
7225 - Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, width ≥600mm
Different width; 7225 is wide plate, 7226 is narrow plate (<600mm).
7227 - Bars and rods of other alloy steel, irregularly wound coils
Different shape; 7227 is bars and rods, 7226 is flat-rolled products.
7228 - Bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections of other alloy steel
7228 is bars/rods or sections, not flat-rolled products.
7229 - Wire of other alloy steel
7229 is wire, 7226 is flat-rolled products.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material alloy steel?
✓ Is it a flat-rolled product (not wire, bars/rods)?
✓ Is the width less than 600mm?
✓ Is the processing state clearly stated?
✓ Is stainless steel excluded?
❓ FAQ
What does HS code 722620 specifically refer to? 722620 is the subheading in HS for 'flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.' However, note that different HS versions may have minor adjustments; the latest tariff should prevail. Which code should alloy steel wire be classified under? Alloy steel wire should be classified under 7229, with the specific subheading determined by material and processing state. 722620 is for flat-rolled products, not wire. How to determine alloy steel? According to Chapter 72 notes of HS, alloy steel must contain a certain proportion of alloying elements (such as silicon, manganese, chromium, nickel, etc.) exceeding the content limits for ordinary steel. Refer to chapter notes for specific standards. Is 600mm width the critical point? Yes, flat-rolled products of alloy steel with width ≥600mm are classified under 7225, and <600mm under 7226. This is the key distinguishing point. Does hot-rolling vs. cold-rolling affect classification? Yes, 7226 is divided into subheadings based on processing state (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated, etc.), and must be accurately stated during declaration. If alloy steel narrow plate is coated, will the code change? Yes, subheadings under 7226 include coated plates, such as electro-galvanized, painted, etc., which must be classified under the corresponding subheading, not 722620. What are common errors in customs declaration? Common errors include: misreporting steel wire as narrow plate, not providing alloy composition, incorrect width declaration, vague processing state, etc., leading to classification errors and customs clearance delays. How to check the latest tariff rates? Tariff rates change; it is recommended to use the General Administration of Customs website or professional tariff inquiry tools, input the HS code to obtain the latest import tariff, VAT, and other rates.
Q: What does HS code 722620 specifically refer to?
A: 722620 is the subheading in HS for 'flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.' However, note that different HS versions may have minor adjustments; the latest tariff should prevail.
Q: Which code should alloy steel wire be classified under?
A: Alloy steel wire should be classified under 7229, with the specific subheading determined by material and processing state. 722620 is for flat-rolled products, not wire.
Q: How to determine alloy steel?
A: According to Chapter 72 notes of HS, alloy steel must contain a certain proportion of alloying elements (such as silicon, manganese, chromium, nickel, etc.) exceeding the content limits for ordinary steel. Refer to chapter notes for specific standards.
Q: Is 600mm width the critical point?
A: Yes, flat-rolled products of alloy steel with width ≥600mm are classified under 7225, and <600mm under 7226. This is the key distinguishing point.
Q: Does hot-rolling vs. cold-rolling affect classification?
A: Yes, 7226 is divided into subheadings based on processing state (hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated, etc.), and must be accurately stated during declaration.
Q: If alloy steel narrow plate is coated, will the code change?
A: Yes, subheadings under 7226 include coated plates, such as electro-galvanized, painted, etc., which must be classified under the corresponding subheading, not 722620.
Q: What are common errors in customs declaration?
A: Common errors include: misreporting steel wire as narrow plate, not providing alloy composition, incorrect width declaration, vague processing state, etc., leading to classification errors and customs clearance delays.
Q: How to check the latest tariff rates?
A: Tariff rates change; it is recommended to use the General Administration of Customs website or professional tariff inquiry tools, input the HS code to obtain the latest import tariff, VAT, and other rates.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.