Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm

HS v2022 Code: 7220

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
72	20	n/a

Code	7220
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	72

Ancestor Codes: Iron and steel

This Code: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm

Child Codes: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 4.75mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in heading no 7220; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Wire of iron or non-alloy steel; Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel; Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more; Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils; Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections

About stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm

HS code 7220 covers stainless steel flat-rolled products with a width of less than 600mm. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing and construction sectors, providing essential materials for a wide range of applications. Stainless steel's unique properties, such as corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetic appeal, make it a highly sought-after material in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, food processing, and architecture.

Production process

The production of stainless steel flat-rolled products under HS code 7220 typically involves a series of complex processes. The raw materials, which include stainless steel slabs or coils, are first heated and then passed through a series of rolling mills to reduce the thickness and shape the material into the desired flat-rolled form. This process is known as cold rolling, and it helps to enhance the material's strength and surface finish. Annealing and pickling steps may also be incorporated to further improve the steel's properties and appearance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 7220 stainless steel flat-rolled products include stainless steel slabs or coils, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, specialized rolling mills, annealing furnaces, and pickling equipment are essential for the various processing steps. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also necessary to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 7220 is stainless steel flat-rolled products, which can be further processed and used in a wide range of applications. These products may be consumed by industries such as 7218 Stainless steel; ingots and other primary forms, 7219 Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, and 7221 Stainless steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, among others. The versatility of stainless steel flat-rolled products makes them essential components in the manufacturing of various goods, from kitchen appliances to architectural elements.

Family tree for stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</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/v2022/7209'>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/v2022/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7211'>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/v2022/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7213'>7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> P["<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 --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7215'>7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7216'>7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7217'>7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7218'>7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</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/v2022/722011'>722011: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722012'>722012: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722020'>722020: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722090'>722090: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in heading no 7220</a>"]


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