Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated

HS v2022 Code: 7209

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
72	09	n/a

Code	7209
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	72

Ancestor Codes: Iron and steel

This Code: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated

Child Codes: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm; Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more; Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm; Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm; Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209; Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm; Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more; Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203); Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated

About iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated

HS code 7209 covers a crucial segment of the steel industry, encompassing iron or non-alloy steel flat-rolled products that are cold-rolled (cold-reduced) and have a width of 600mm or more. These materials are widely used in various manufacturing and construction applications, making them an integral part of the global economy. The production and trade of these steel products play a significant role in supporting industries such as automotive, machinery, and infrastructure development.

Production process

The production of the steel products covered under HS code 7209 typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials, such as iron ore and coal, are smelted in a blast furnace to produce molten pig iron. This pig iron is then refined in a basic oxygen furnace or electric arc furnace to produce steel. The steel is then cast into slabs, which are subsequently rolled and reduced in thickness through a cold-rolling process. This cold-rolling technique improves the steel's strength, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the steel products under HS code 7209 include iron ore, coal, and other alloying elements such as manganese, chromium, and nickel. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as rolling mills, annealing furnaces, and cutting equipment, are essential for the cold-rolling and finishing processes. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also crucial inputs for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 7209 are cold-rolled steel sheets, strips, and coils. These materials are widely used in the manufacturing of 7210 Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated, 7211 Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated, and 7212 Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated products, which are then further processed and incorporated into a wide range of end-use applications, including automotive, construction, machinery, and consumer goods.

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7209'>7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7201'>7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7203'>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/v2022/7204'>7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7205'>7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7206'>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/v2022/7207'>7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7208'>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/v2022/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7211'>7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7213'>7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7214'>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 --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7215'>7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7216'>7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7217'>7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7218'>7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7221'>7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7223'>7223: Stainless steel wire</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7224'>7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7225'>7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7227'>7227: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7228'>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/v2022/7229'>7229: Wire of other alloy steel</a>"]

    B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720915'>720915: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720916'>720916: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720917'>720917: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720918'>720918: Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720925'>720925: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720926'>720926: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720927'>720927: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720928'>720928: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720990'>720990: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209</a>"]


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