Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel

HS v2022 Code: 721430

About iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel

HS code 721430 covers a crucial segment of the steel industry, encompassing the production of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded. These steel products are widely used in a variety of industries, from construction and manufacturing to automotive and machinery, making them an essential component of the global economy.

Production process

The production of steel bars and rods under HS code 721430 typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw materials such as iron ore, coal, and scrap metal are melted in a furnace to produce molten steel. The molten steel is then cast into ingots or continuous cast into billets or blooms. These semi-finished products are then reheated and passed through a series of rolling mills, where they are shaped and reduced in size to create the desired bar or rod dimensions. Finally, the hot-rolled products may undergo additional processing, such as twisting or drawing, to meet specific customer requirements.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of steel bars and rods under HS code 721430 are iron ore, coal, and scrap metal. These raw materials are essential for the steelmaking process. Additionally, the industry requires specialized machinery, such as furnaces, rolling mills, and drawing equipment, as well as skilled labor to operate these production facilities.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 721430 are steel bars and rods, which are used in a wide range of applications. These products may be further processed or consumed by other industries, such as 730120 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel; towers and lattice masts, 731210 Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, and 732690 Other articles of iron or steel, among others.

Revisions to 721430

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 721430. The most recent 1 version of this code (721430) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 721430.

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721430'>721430: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721410'>721410: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721420'>721420: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721491'>721491: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721499'>721499: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section</a>"]

    

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