Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof

HS v2017 Code: 7207

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
72	07	n/a

Code	7207
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	72

Ancestor Codes: Iron and steel

This Code: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof

Child Codes: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel; containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness; Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel; containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section; 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; Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel; Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel; Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203); Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated

About iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof

HS code 7207 covers a crucial segment of the steel industry, encompassing the production of semi-finished iron or non-alloy steel products. These semi-finished goods serve as essential inputs for a wide range of downstream manufacturing processes, making them a vital component of the global supply chain. The steel industry plays a pivotal role in the broader economy, supporting the development of infrastructure, transportation, machinery, and numerous other industries that rely on its versatile and durable materials.

Production process

The production of semi-finished iron or non-alloy steel products under HS code 7207 typically involves a series of well-established techniques. The process often begins with the melting of iron ore, scrap metal, and other raw materials in a furnace, followed by the continuous casting of the molten steel into various semi-finished forms, such as billets, blooms, or slabs. These semi-finished products are then further processed, shaped, and refined to meet the specific requirements of downstream industries.

Production inputs

The production of semi-finished iron or non-alloy steel products under HS code 7207 relies on a range of key inputs, including iron ore, scrap metal, coal, and various alloying elements. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment, such as blast furnaces, electric arc furnaces, and continuous casting machines, as well as a skilled workforce to operate and maintain these complex production systems.

Production outputs

The semi-finished iron or non-alloy steel products covered by HS code 7207 serve as crucial inputs for a diverse array of downstream industries. These semi-finished goods are often further processed and transformed into a wide range of finished steel products, including 7208 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, 7209 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, 7210 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, and 7213 Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of iron or non-alloy steel, among others. The versatility of these semi-finished steel products ensures their widespread use across various manufacturing sectors.

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7207'>7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7201'>7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7203'>7203: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7204'>7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7205'>7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7206'>7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7208'>7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7209'>7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7211'>7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7213'>7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7214'>7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7215'>7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7216'>7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7217'>7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7218'>7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7221'>7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7223'>7223: Stainless steel wire</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7224'>7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7225'>7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7227'>7227: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7228'>7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7229'>7229: Wire of other alloy steel</a>"]

    B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720711'>720711: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel; containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720712'>720712: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel; containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720719'>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</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720720'>720720: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon</a>"]


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