Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils

HS v2022 Code: 7227

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
72	27	n/a

Code	7227
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	72

Ancestor Codes: Iron and steel

This Code: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils

Child Codes: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7227; Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of high speed steel; Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of silico-manganese steel

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): 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; Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm; Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel; Wire of other alloy steel

About steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils

HS code 7227 covers the classification of steel alloy bars and rods that are hot-rolled and produced in irregularly wound coils. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing and construction sectors, providing essential raw materials for the production of a wide range of metal products and components. The demand for these steel alloy products is driven by their superior strength, durability, and versatility, making them indispensable in various applications across numerous industries.

Production process

The production of steel alloy bars and rods classified under HS code 7227 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, including various alloying elements, are melted and combined in a furnace to create the desired steel alloy composition. The molten steel is then cast into billets or blooms, which are subsequently reheated and passed through a series of rolling mills to shape the material into the desired bar or rod form. The hot-rolling process allows for the efficient shaping and size reduction of the steel, resulting in the characteristic irregularly wound coils that are the hallmark of this product category.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of steel alloy bars and rods under HS code 7227 include high-quality steel scrap, alloying elements such as chromium, nickel, and manganese, as well as specialized rolling and shaping equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating the complex machinery and maintaining the production processes to ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

Production outputs

The steel alloy bars and rods classified under HS code 7227 are widely used as raw materials in the manufacturing of a variety of metal products and components. These outputs are often consumed by industries such as 7308 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel, 8431 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430, and 8708 Parts and accessories for vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, where their superior strength and durability are highly valued.

Family tree for steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7227'>7227: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</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/v2022/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm</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/v2022/722710'>722710: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of high speed steel</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722720'>722720: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of silico-manganese steel</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/722790'>722790: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7227</a>"]


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