Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, 4.75mm thick or more, excluding those of item no. 7211.13

HS v2017 Code: 721114

About iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, 4.75mm thick or more, excluding those of item no. 7211.13

HS code 721114 covers a specific type of flat-rolled steel product that is widely used in various industries. This hot-rolled steel, with a width less than 600mm and a thickness of 4.75mm or more, is an essential material for manufacturing a range of products, from construction materials to automotive components. Its importance in the global economy cannot be overstated, as it serves as a foundational input for many downstream industries.

Production process

The production of the steel products covered under HS code 721114 typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials, such as iron ore and coal, are smelted in a blast furnace to produce molten pig iron. This pig iron is then refined in a basic oxygen furnace or electric arc furnace to remove impurities and produce steel. The steel is then cast into slabs, which are subsequently rolled and processed through a series of hot-rolling operations to achieve the desired thickness and width specifications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the steel products under HS code 721114 include iron ore, coal, and other alloying elements, such as manganese, chromium, and nickel. Additionally, the manufacturing 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 under HS code 721114 are primarily used as inputs for the manufacturing of a wide range of products, including 730890 Structures and parts of structures, n.e.c., of iron or steel, 870120 Road tractors for semi-trailers, and 842199 Parts of machinery and apparatus for filtering or purifying liquids or gases. These flat-rolled steel products are essential components in the construction, automotive, and industrial equipment industries, among others.

Revisions to 721114

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 721114. The most recent 1 version of this code (721114) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 721114 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, 4.75mm thick or more, excluding those of item no. 7211.13

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721114'>721114: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, 4.75mm thick or more, excluding those of item no. 7211.13</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721113'>721113: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm thick or more, not in coils, without patterns in relief</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721119'>721119: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721123'>721123: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721129'>721129: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721190'>721190: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm</a>"]

    

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