Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Grain-Oriented Silicon Electrical Steel, Flat-Rolled, 600 mm or More Wide (HS 722511) totaled $5.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Grain-Oriented Silicon Electrical Steel, Flat-Rolled, 600 mm or More Wide paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 50.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Grain-Oriented Silicon Electrical Steel, Flat-Rolled, 600 mm or More Wide imports of $2.3M in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGrain-oriented silicon electrical steel (GOES) is a specialty magnetic alloy engineered for transformer cores, where its precisely controlled crystal structure minimizes energy loss. All flat-rolled GOES 600 mm or wider enters under a single 10-digit line, 7225110000, and the product is subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel imports. Japan and South Korea are the dominant suppliers to the US market, with Brazil and European producers such as Czech Republic and Poland rounding out the source base. Importers should confirm mill certifications for magnetic permeability and core-loss grades, as these specifications directly affect transformer efficiency ratings.
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Grain-oriented grades (HTS 722511) have a controlled crystalline structure that aligns magnetic domains in the rolling direction, making them suitable for transformer cores. Non-grain-oriented grades (HTS 722519) have isotropic magnetic properties and are used in rotating machinery such as motors and generators. The distinction is material to classification and must be supported by mill test reports.
Yes, flat-rolled silicon electrical steel is a steel article subject to Section 232 tariffs. Importers should verify whether any product-specific exclusions have been granted, as the exclusion process is product- and country-specific and exclusions can expire or be revoked.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $25.6M of Grain-Oriented Silicon Electrical Steel, Flat-Rolled, 600 mm or More Wide and exported $133.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 6 of 8 in heading 7225
Subheading 722511 · $5.4M of $167.8M
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 90% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 50.00% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7225110000 | Flt-Rld, Silicon Elctrcl Stl, Grain Orient Gt/=600mm | $2.3M | 50.00% | 100.00% | $1.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7225110000 | Flt-Rld, Silicon Elctrcl Stl, Grain Orient Gt/=600mm | $5.4M |
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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