Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Flat-Rolled High-Speed Steel, Under 600mm Wide (HS 722620) totaled $224K in August 2026.
Flat-Rolled High-Speed Steel, Under 600mm Wide imports of $27K in August 2026 ran 89% below the year-to-date monthly average of $253K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHigh-speed steel (HSS) in flat-rolled strip form narrower than 600 mm is a precision-grade material defined by its tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium alloying content, which gives it exceptional hardness retention at elevated cutting temperatures. The entire heading resolves to a single US tariff line, 7226200000, making classification straightforward but leaving duty exposure fully concentrated on that one line — including potential Section 232 steel tariff liability. Sweden and Switzerland are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting the concentration of HSS strip production among European specialty steel mills; Japan is also a notable source. Importers should confirm mill certifications against ASTM or equivalent HSS grade specifications before entry.
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High-speed steel is defined by specific minimum alloying thresholds — typically molybdenum, tungsten, and vanadium combinations — that distinguish it from general alloy or tool steel. If a flat-rolled product does not meet those compositional criteria, it would fall under a different subheading such as 7226910000 or 7226920000 rather than 7226200000. Mill certifications showing chemical composition are essential documentation at entry.
Yes. Flat-rolled steel products, including high-speed steel strip under HTS 7226200000, are generally subject to Section 232 steel tariffs unless a country-specific exclusion or product exclusion applies. Importers should verify current exclusion status with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as exclusion availability changes.
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Imports
$27KYoY · free account
Exports
$224KYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $1.1M of Flat-Rolled High-Speed Steel, Under 600mm Wide.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 7226
Subheading 722620 · $224K of $29.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7226200000 | Flat-Rolled, High-Speed Steel Less Than 600mm Wide | $27K | 50.00% | 100.00% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7226200000 | Flat-Rolled, High-Speed Steel Less Than 600mm Wide | $224K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and India together take 85% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 50.00% of imports for consumption.