HS code 72 covers iron and steel. It is used by customs authorities worldwide to classify shipments of this product.

How do I find buyers for HS code 72?

Search customs shipment records for HS 72, group them by consignee to see which companies import iron and steel, then rank them by shipment count, value and sourcing markets.

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HS 72

HS chapter 72: iron and steel importers and exporters

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Updated 2026-10-18

Who buys and sells HS 72?

HS 72 covers iron and steel. We do not currently have active importer or exporter records for this code in the last 12 months. Try a related HS code below, run a live search, or check back after our next customs refresh.

Source: customs bill-of-lading and declaration records. Last updated 2026-10-18.

Key facts

HS code: 72
Product: Iron and steel
HS chapter: 72 — Iron and steel
Live market signals: No new movements detected
Period covered: Rolling last 12 months
Data source: Customs bills of lading, 80+ countries

What HS 72 covers

HS 72 is the harmonised system classification for iron and steel, part of chapter 72 — iron and steel. Every cross-border shipment of this product is declared to customs under this code, which makes it the fastest way to identify real trading companies rather than directory listings.

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Related HS codes

7210Flat-rolled iron/steel, clad or coated 7208Flat-rolled iron/steel, hot-rolled 7209Flat-rolled iron/steel, cold-rolled 720839Hot-rolled steel coils, thickness < 3 mm

HS 72 frequently asked questions

What is HS code 72?: HS code 72 covers iron and steel. It is used by customs authorities worldwide to classify shipments of this product.
How do I find buyers for HS code 72?: Search customs shipment records for HS 72, group them by consignee to see which companies import iron and steel, then rank them by shipment count, value and sourcing markets.
Which countries import the most HS 72?: Caatoo Exim publishes country-level pages for HS 72 so you can compare importers and exporters of iron and steel market by market across 80+ customs jurisdictions.