Steel, stainless; angles, shapes and sections

HS code 722240 covers the classification of stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections. This industry plays a crucial role in the manufacturing and construction sectors, providing essential materials for a wide range of applications. Stainless steel is valued for its corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice for various industries, including architecture, automotive, and infrastructure development.

The production of stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections typically involves a multi-step process. First, stainless steel is produced through a process of melting and refining raw materials, such as chromium, nickel, and other alloying elements. The molten steel is then cast into various forms, such as billets or slabs. These semi-finished products are then subjected to hot or cold rolling, forging, or extrusion to create the desired angles, shapes, and sections.

The main inputs required for the production of stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections include stainless steel raw materials, such as chromium, nickel, and other alloying elements. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as rolling mills, forging presses, and extrusion machines, to shape and form the stainless steel into the desired products.

The primary outputs of HS code 722240 are stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections, which are then consumed by various downstream industries. These products are commonly used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects, as well as in the manufacturing of machinery, equipment, and consumer goods. Other HS codes that may consume the output of this industry include 730120 Steel, angles, shapes and sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, not further worked, 730210 Steel, rails for railway or tramway tracks, and 730830 Steel, structures and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7308.