Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more

HS v2017 Code: 721931

About steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more

HS code 721931 covers the classification of stainless steel, flat-rolled products with a width of 600mm or more, that have been cold-rolled or cold-reduced to a thickness of 4.75mm or more. This type of stainless steel is widely used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, and consumer appliances, due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal. As a key component in many manufacturing processes, the production and trade of these stainless steel products play a significant role in the global economy.

Production process

The production of stainless steel flat-rolled products under HS code 721931 typically involves a multi-step process. First, stainless steel is produced by combining iron, chromium, and other alloying elements in a furnace. The molten steel is then cast into slabs or billets, which are then subjected to hot-rolling to reduce the thickness and shape the material. Finally, the hot-rolled stainless steel is further processed through cold-rolling or cold-reduction techniques to achieve the desired thickness and surface finish.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of stainless steel flat-rolled products under HS code 721931 include stainless steel raw materials, such as 720810 Steel, iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated and 720890 Steel, iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, clad, plated or coated. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as rolling mills and annealing furnaces, are required to perform the cold-rolling and cold-reduction processes.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 721931 are stainless steel flat-rolled products, which can be further processed and used in a wide range of applications. These products may be consumed by industries such as 732111 (Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (including those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances, and parts thereof, of iron or steel), 732190 Parts of stoves, ranges, grates, cookers, barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances, of iron or steel, and 732599 Other cast articles of iron or steel, n.e.c. in heading no. 7325.

Revisions to 721931

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 721931. The most recent 1 version of this code (721931) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 721931 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721931'>721931: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721911'>721911: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721912'>721912: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721913'>721913: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721914'>721914: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721921'>721921: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721922'>721922: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721923'>721923: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721924'>721924: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721932'>721932: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721933'>721933: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721934'>721934: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721935'>721935: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721990'>721990: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219</a>"]

    

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