HS Code 7227
Alloy Steel Hot-Rolled Bars and Rods in Coils
HS code 7227 covers other alloy steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, widely used as wire rods in the fastener industry.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 7227 — Alloy Steel Hot-Rolled Bars and Rods in Coils
This code covers alloy steel bars and rods that have been hot-rolled and then wound into irregular coils. They are primarily used as raw material for drawing into wire or for forging into bolts and fasteners.
What's included
- Alloy steel wire rods
- Coiled bars of alloy steel
- Hot-rolled rods for bolt making
- Irregularly wound alloy coils
What's excluded
- Straight bars and rods → use
7228(Straightened bars are classified under a separate heading even if of the same material.) - Stainless steel wire rods → use
7221(Stainless compositions have their own heading (7221).)
Common examples
- 10mm alloy steel wire rod in coils
- Chrome-moly hot-rolled rod for automotive springs
- Alloy steel coils for cold-drawing
- Boron steel wire rod for high-tensile bolts
Frequently asked questions
What does 'irregularly wound' mean?
It refers to coils as they come off the rolling mill, not neatly layered or spooled like finished wire.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Must specify that the product is in coils rather than straight lengths.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Japan, Germany
- Top importers: Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Coiled presentation and hot-rolled state are the defining characteristics.
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