Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled

HS code 722691 covers the classification of flat-rolled steel alloy products with a width less than 600mm, excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel, that have been hot-rolled. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing supply chain, providing essential materials for a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, and machinery production. The demand for these specialized steel products is driven by the need for lightweight, durable, and cost-effective materials in various applications.

The production of flat-rolled steel alloy products under HS code 722691 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, including various alloy elements, are melted and cast into semi-finished forms, such as billets or slabs. These semi-finished products are then reheated and passed through a series of rolling mills, where they are gradually reduced in thickness and shaped into the desired flat-rolled profiles. The hot-rolling process helps to improve the mechanical properties of the steel, enhancing its strength and formability.

The main inputs required for the production of flat-rolled steel alloy products under HS code 722691 include iron ore, alloying elements (such as chromium, nickel, and manganese), and various types of energy sources (e.g., electricity, natural gas) to power the melting and rolling processes. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as electric arc furnaces, continuous casting machines, and rolling mills, are essential for the efficient and high-quality production of these steel products.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 722691 is flat-rolled steel alloy products with a width less than 600mm, which can be used in a wide range of applications. These products may be further processed or consumed by industries such as 732690 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel, n.e.c. for construction, 870321 Passenger cars with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc for automotive manufacturing, and 842199 Parts of machinery for filtering or purifying liquids or gases, n.e.c. for industrial equipment production.