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

HS v2022 Code: 721499

About 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

HS code 721499 covers a wide range of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods that are hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded, excluding those of rectangular cross-section. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing and construction sectors, providing essential raw materials for the production of a diverse array of products, from machinery and automotive parts to infrastructure and building materials.

Production process

The production of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods under HS code 721499 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as iron ore and coal, are smelted in a blast furnace to produce molten pig iron. The molten iron is then refined and alloyed in a basic oxygen furnace or electric arc furnace to create the desired steel composition. The steel is then cast into billets or blooms, which are subsequently hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or hot-extruded into the final bar or rod products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods under HS code 721499 include iron ore, coal, and other alloying elements such as manganese, chromium, and nickel. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as rolling mills, drawing machines, and extrusion presses, to shape the steel into the desired forms. Energy, in the form of electricity and natural gas, is also a significant input for the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 721499 are iron or non-alloy steel bars and rods, which are used in a wide range of applications. These products may be further processed or consumed by industries such as 731500 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products, 281100 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines, and 251100 Manufacture of structural metal products, among others.

Revisions to 721499

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 721499. The most recent 1 version of this code (721499) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 721499.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2022/721499'>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>"]

    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/v2022/721430'>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 --> G["<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>"]

    

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