Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm

HS v2022 Code: 7226

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
72	26	n/a

Code	7226
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	72

Ancestor Codes: Iron and steel

This Code: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm

Child Codes: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), cold-rolled; Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented; Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of high speed steel; Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled; Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9; Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Stainless steel wire; Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel; Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more; Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils; Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel

About alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm

HS code 7226 covers a range of alloy steel flat-rolled products with a width of less than 600mm. These specialized steel products are essential components in various industries, including automotive, machinery, and construction. They offer superior strength, durability, and corrosion resistance compared to standard carbon steel, making them crucial for applications that require enhanced performance and reliability.

Production process

The production of alloy steel flat-rolled products under HS code 7226 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the steel is alloyed with various elements, such as chromium, nickel, or molybdenum, to enhance its properties. The alloyed steel is then heated and rolled into thin, flat sheets or strips using specialized rolling mills. Depending on the desired characteristics, the steel may undergo further processing, such as heat treatment, surface finishing, or coating, to meet specific industry requirements.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 7226 alloy steel flat-rolled products include high-quality steel billets or slabs, alloying elements, and specialized rolling and processing equipment. Manufacturers may also require access to reliable energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, to power the production facilities. Additionally, skilled labor, including metallurgists, engineers, and technicians, is essential for ensuring the consistent quality and performance of these specialized steel products.

Production outputs

The alloy steel flat-rolled products covered under HS code 7226 find applications in a wide range of industries. They are commonly used in the manufacturing of 7307 Tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, 8407 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, and 8408 (Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines)). These alloy steel products are also utilized in the production of various machinery, tools, and construction materials, making them an essential component in the broader industrial supply chain.

Family tree for alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of 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/v2022/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of 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/v2022/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7221'>7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7223'>7223: Stainless steel wire</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7224'>7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7225'>7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more</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/v2022/722611'>722611: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722619'>722619: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722620'>722620: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of high speed steel</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722691'>722691: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722692'>722692: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), cold-rolled</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722699'>722699: Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9</a>"]


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