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

HS v2017 Code: 720711

About 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

HS code 720711 covers the classification of semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing less than 0.25% of carbon by weight, with a rectangular (including square) cross-section and a width less than twice the thickness. This industry plays a crucial role in the global steel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of manufacturing and construction industries.

Production process

The production of the semi-finished steel products covered by HS code 720711 typically involves a multi-step process. The primary method is continuous casting, where molten steel is poured into a mold and solidified into a semi-finished shape, such as a billet or slab. These semi-finished products may then undergo further processing, such as rolling or forging, to achieve the desired dimensions and properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 720711 semi-finished steel products include iron ore, coal, and other raw materials used in the steelmaking process. Additionally, specialized equipment such as continuous casting machines, rolling mills, and forging presses are essential for the manufacturing of these products.

Production outputs

The semi-finished steel products classified under HS code 720711 are primarily used as inputs for the production of a wide range of steel-based products. These may include 720810 Hot-rolled flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, 721011 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, plated or coated with tin, and 721420 Bars and rods, of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.

Revisions to 720711

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 720711. The most recent 1 version of this code (720711) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 720711 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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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