Steel, stainless; bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished

HS v2022 Code: 722220

About steel, stainless; bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished

HS code 722220 covers the production of stainless steel bars and rods that have been cold-formed or cold-finished. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing sector, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, including construction, automotive, and machinery. Stainless steel is valued for its corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice for a variety of applications.

Production process

The production of stainless steel bars and rods under HS code 722220 typically involves a multi-step process. First, stainless steel is produced by melting and refining a combination of iron, chromium, and other alloying elements. The molten steel is then cast into billets or ingots, which are subsequently rolled or drawn into the desired bar or rod shapes. Cold-forming or cold-finishing techniques, such as cold rolling or drawing, are then applied to enhance the material's strength, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of stainless steel bars and rods under HS code 722220 include high-quality stainless steel scrap or raw materials, such as iron ore, chromium, nickel, and other alloying elements. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as rolling mills, drawing machines, and heat treatment furnaces, are essential for the various stages of production. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also crucial for powering the manufacturing processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 722220 is stainless steel bars and rods, which are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries. These products are used in the manufacture of 731100 Structures and parts of structures, iron or steel; bridges and bridge-sections, 732690 Articles, iron or steel, n.e.s., 842199 Parts of machinery for filtering or purifying liquids or gases, and 848180 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves, among others.

Revisions to 722220

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 722220. The most recent 1 version of this code (722220) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 722220.

Family tree for steel, stainless; bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722220'>722220: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722211'>722211: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722219'>722219: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722230'>722230: Steel, stainless; bars and rods, n.e.c. in heading no. 7222</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722240'>722240: Steel, stainless; angles, shapes and sections</a>"]

    

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