Iron or steel; cast articles

HS v2017 Code: 7325

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
73	25	n/a

Code	7325
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	73

Ancestor Codes: Iron or steel articles

This Code: Iron or steel; cast articles

Child Codes: Iron; grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron; Iron; articles of non-malleable cast iron; Iron or steel; cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel; Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated and parts thereof, of iron or steel; air heaters, hot air distributors not electrically heated, with motor fan or blower; Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel; Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel; Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73

About iron or steel; cast articles

HS code 7325 covers a wide range of cast iron and steel articles, which are essential components in various industries. These cast products play a crucial role in the manufacturing of machinery, automotive parts, construction materials, and a diverse array of other goods. The versatility and durability of cast iron and steel make this industry a vital contributor to the global economy, supporting the development of infrastructure, transportation, and industrial production.

Production process

The production of cast iron and steel articles under HS code 7325 typically involves several key steps. First, the raw materials, such as iron ore, scrap metal, and alloying elements, are melted in a furnace to create the desired alloy composition. The molten metal is then poured into molds, where it cools and solidifies, taking the shape of the desired cast article. Depending on the complexity of the design, the cast pieces may undergo additional finishing processes, such as machining, polishing, or heat treatment, to enhance their properties and meet specific requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cast iron and steel articles under HS code 7325 include iron ore, scrap metal, alloying elements (such as carbon, silicon, and manganese), and specialized casting equipment like furnaces, molds, and finishing tools. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are necessary to power the melting and casting processes. The availability and cost of these raw materials and resources can significantly impact the overall production and competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The cast iron and steel articles produced under HS code 7325 are widely used in various industries. These products can be found in 7326 Other articles of iron or steel, 8302 Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal, and 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles, among others. The versatility and durability of these cast articles make them essential components in the manufacturing of machinery, construction materials, transportation equipment, and a wide range of consumer goods.

Family tree for iron or steel; cast articles

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/73'>73: Iron or steel articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7325'>7325: Iron or steel; cast articles</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7301'>7301: Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7302'>7302: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7303'>7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7304'>7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7305'>7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7306'>7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7307'>7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7308'>7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7309'>7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7310'>7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7311'>7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7312'>7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7313'>7313: Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7314'>7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7315'>7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7316'>7316: Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7317'>7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7318'>7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7319'>7319: Sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7320'>7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7321'>7321: Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7322'>7322: Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated and parts thereof, of iron or steel; air heaters, hot air distributors not electrically heated, with motor fan or blower</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7323'>7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7324'>7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7326'>7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73</a>"]

    B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/732510'>732510: Iron; articles of non-malleable cast iron</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/732591'>732591: Iron; grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/732599'>732599: Iron or steel; cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron</a>"]


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