Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section

HS v2017 Code: 721499

About iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section

HS code 721499 covers a wide range of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded, excluding those of rectangular cross-section. This industry is a crucial component of the global steel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for a diverse range of manufacturing and construction applications. The production and trade of these steel products play a significant role in the overall health and growth of the international economy.

Production process

The production of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods under HS code 721499 typically involves a series of high-temperature processes. First, the 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 billets or blooms, which are subsequently hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded into the desired shape and size of bars and rods.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods under HS code 721499 include iron ore, coal, scrap metal, and various alloying elements such as manganese, chromium, and nickel. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as blast furnaces, basic oxygen furnaces, rolling mills, and extrusion presses, to facilitate the various stages of the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 721499 are iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods in various shapes and sizes, excluding those of rectangular cross-section. These products are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 730120 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel; towers and lattice masts, 730830 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel; doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, and 732690 Other articles of iron or steel, among others.

Revisions to 721499

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 721499. The most recent 1 version of this code (721499) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 721499 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721499'>721499: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721410'>721410: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721420'>721420: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721430'>721430: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721491'>721491: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section</a>"]

    

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