Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel

HS v2017 Code: 7224

About alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel

HS code 7224 covers a range of alloy steel products, including ingots, billets, blooms, and other semi-finished forms. These materials are essential inputs for a variety of downstream industries, such as 7225 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, 7226 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, and 7228 Bars and rods, of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel. The production and trade of these alloy steel products play a crucial role in supporting the global manufacturing and construction sectors.

Production process

Alloy steel in the forms covered by HS code 7224 is typically produced through a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, including iron ore, alloying elements, and scrap steel, are melted in an electric arc furnace or basic oxygen furnace. The molten steel is then cast into ingots or continuously cast into billets, blooms, or other semi-finished shapes. These semi-finished products may undergo further processing, such as rolling or forging, to achieve the desired dimensions and properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 7224 products are iron ore, alloying elements (such as chromium, nickel, and molybdenum), and scrap steel. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, including electric arc furnaces, continuous casting machines, and rolling mills. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also essential for the various stages of the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 7224 are semi-finished alloy steel products, including ingots, billets, blooms, and other shapes. These materials are then further processed by industries covered under 7225 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, 7226 Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, and 7228 Bars and rods, of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel. The alloy steel produced under this code is used in a wide range of applications, including the manufacturing of machinery, automotive components, and construction materials.

Family tree for alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7224'>7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7201'>7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7203'>7203: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7204'>7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7205'>7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7206'>7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7207'>7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7208'>7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7209'>7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> M["<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>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7213'>7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> P["<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>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7215'>7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7216'>7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7217'>7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7218'>7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7221'>7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7223'>7223: Stainless steel wire</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7225'>7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7227'>7227: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7228'>7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7229'>7229: Wire of other alloy steel</a>"]

    B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/722410'>722410: Steel, alloy; ingots and other primary forms</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/722490'>722490: Steel, alloy; semi-finished products</a>"]


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