Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section

HS v2017 Code: 722219

About steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section

HS code 722219 covers the production and trade of stainless steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, excluding those with a circular cross-section. This industry is a crucial component of the global metal manufacturing sector, supplying essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, including construction, automotive, and machinery. Stainless steel products under this code are valued for their durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal, making them indispensable in numerous applications across the economy.

Production process

The production of stainless steel bars and rods under HS code 722219 typically involves a multi-step process. First, stainless steel is produced by melting and refining a mixture of iron, chromium, and other alloying elements. The molten steel is then cast into ingots or continuous cast into billets or blooms. These semi-finished products are then subjected to hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extrusion processes to shape them into the desired bar or rod form, with the exclusion of circular cross-sections.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of stainless steel bars and rods under HS code 722219 include high-purity iron ore, chromium, nickel, and other alloying elements such as molybdenum and manganese. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment for melting, casting, and metal forming processes, as well as a skilled workforce to operate these systems.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 722219 is stainless steel bars and rods with non-circular cross-sections. These products are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 731120 Steel structures and parts of structures, 732111 Cooking appliances and plate warmers, and 842199 Parts of machinery for filtering or purifying liquids or gases.

Revisions to 722219

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 722219. The most recent 1 version of this code (722219) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 722219 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/722219'>722219: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/722211'>722211: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/722220'>722220: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/722230'>722230: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, n.e.c. in heading no. 7222</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/722240'>722240: Steel, stainless; angles, shapes and sections</a>"]

    

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