Chapter 72
HS code 72 is the Harmonized System classification for Steel & Iron — the code customs authorities use to identify these shipments and apply duties worldwide. Below are the leading steel & iron trading countries from real shipment records, plus the subheadings under 72.
Subheadings under HS 72
- 7208 Flat-rolled steel
- 7214 Bars & rods
Top exporting countries
| # | Country | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 50,952,349 |
| 2 | Japan | 35,170,516 |
| 3 | Germany | 34,726,961 |
| 4 | South Korea | 28,608,265 |
| 5 | United States | 21,543,008 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 17,209,026 |
Top importing countries
| # | Country | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 37,951,308 |
| 2 | China | 33,244,368 |
| 3 | Germany | 32,246,479 |
| 4 | Italy | 22,690,566 |
| 5 | Turkiye | 21,209,884 |
| 6 | South Korea | 19,218,296 |
Full Steel & Iron trade data
Get the complete ranking, buyers & suppliers, ports and volumes for HS 72.
Related HS codes (Chapter 72)
FAQs
What is HS code 72?
HS 72 is the Harmonized System classification for Steel & Iron. Customs authorities worldwide use it to identify Steel & Iron shipments and apply duties.
Which countries trade Steel & Iron (HS 72) the most?
Top Steel & Iron exporters include China, Japan, Germany, South Korea, United States. Open the full Steel & Iron dataset for the complete ranking with buyers, suppliers and volumes.