Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm

HS v2017 Code: 720838

About iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm

HS code 720838 covers a specific type of flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products that are widely used in various industries, including construction, automotive, and manufacturing. These steel products play a crucial role in the global economy, providing the raw materials necessary for the production of a wide range of goods and infrastructure. Understanding the characteristics and production processes of these steel products is essential for businesses involved in international trade and supply chain management.

Production process

The production of the steel products covered by HS code 720838 typically involves a multi-step process. The raw materials, which are primarily iron ore and coal, are first smelted in a blast furnace to produce pig iron. The pig iron is then refined and alloyed in a basic oxygen furnace or electric arc furnace to create the desired steel composition. The molten steel is then cast into slabs or billets, which are subsequently rolled and flattened in a hot-rolling mill to achieve the desired thickness and width. The final products are then coiled and prepared for shipment or further processing.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the steel products covered by HS code 720838 include iron ore, coal, and other alloying elements such as manganese, chromium, and nickel. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery, such as blast furnaces, basic oxygen furnaces, and hot-rolling mills. Energy, in the form of electricity and natural gas, is also a significant input for the steel industry.

Production outputs

The steel products covered by HS code 720838 are primarily used as raw materials for the manufacturing of a wide range of goods, including 730110 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures, 870120 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, and 842199 Parts of machinery for filtering or purifying liquids or gases. These steel products are often further processed or fabricated by other industries to create finished products.

Revisions to 720838

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 720838. The most recent 1 version of this code (720838) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 720838 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720838'>720838: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720810'>720810: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720825'>720825: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720826'>720826: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720827'>720827: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720836'>720836: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720837'>720837: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720839'>720839: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720840'>720840: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720851'>720851: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720852'>720852: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720853'>720853: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720854'>720854: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720890'>720890: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208</a>"]

    

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