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According to a report by the World Steel Association, in 2021, the total global crude steel production will reach more than 1.95 billion tons, an increase of 3.8% compared to 2020, of which the top 10 largest steel manufacturers contribute more than 27% of production. MRS Steel will update the latest list of the world's top 10 largest steel companies in 2022 in this article!1. China Baowu GroupChina Baowu Steel Group launched in 2016 after restructuring and merging with Wuhan Iron and Steel Group. Baowu is currently the largest steel producer in China and the world with a total output of 119.95 million tons in 2021. China Baowu is one of the world's largest stainless steel manufacturing enterprises, with state capital investment with registered capital of 52.79 billion RMB and an assets scale exceeding 860 billion RMB. The state-owned Baowu Group currently brings in $150.7 billion in revenue and is in the top 50 of the Global 500. In 2025, Baowu plans to produce 200 million tons of crude steel and expand its market share by purchasing other domestic iron and steel companies.2. ArcelorMittalWith a crude steel output of 79.26 million tons and operations in more than 60 nations, ArcelorMittal is ranked second among the world's top 10 steel companies in 2022. ArcelorMittal is the largest steel producer with crude steel exports to the Americas, Africa, and Europe totaling 37%, 49%, and 14%.They make both finished and semi-finished steel of high quality. Its main products are straight, long, and tubular steels used in various industries like automotive, engineering, construction, equipment, and machines.3. Ansteel GroupAccording to the World Steel 2021 report, Ansteel Group is the second Chinese steel producer in the top 10 of the world's largest steel producers. With a total crude steel output of 55.65 million tons, it rose from the 7th position to No. 3. It was Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Anshan, Northeast China, and the company will have operating revenue of more than 30 billion USD in 2021. Ansteel's long-term development plan comes in 2025 to set an annual output of crude steel and other products of 79 million tons, operating profit of $46.3 billion.4. Nippon Steel CorporationNippon Steel Corporation is the largest steel producer in Japan with more than 50,000 employees and produced 49.22 MMT in 2018. Most of Nippon's products are a wide range of high-quality stainless steel, including steel plates, bars, and rolled steel, which have numerous important uses in life. With a total output of up to 49.46 million tons in 2021, Nippon Group is ranked fourth among the world's largest crude steel producers.5. Shagang GroupJiangsu Shagang Group is China's largest private steel manufacturing enterprise, headquartered in Jiangsu province with a total capital of 150 billion RMB and more than 30,000 employees. Jiangsu Shagang's 2021 steel production capacity reaches 44.23 million tons, ranking fifth in the world's largest total crude steel output.Wide gauge steel plate, hot rolled strip coil, large bundle steel bar, ribbed steel bar, round steel, and other products from the Jiangsu Shagang brand are currently available in more than 40 countries in Asia, Africa, the United States, and many other regions.6. Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO)POSCO was established on April 1, 1968, as the first integrated steel plant in Korea, contributing to the strong industrialization of the country. According to the World Steel Association report, POSCO has developed into a global steel enterprise, distributed to more than 53 countries, with crude steel production capacity ranked 6th globally with 42.96 million tons. POSCO currently operates two steel mills in Korea and works with US Steel in California to produce steel products like electric, cold-rolled, sheet, and stainless steel. Only in July-September 2021, POSCO's profit reached 3110 billion won (2.6 billion USD), up 14.26% over the same period last year.7. HBIS GroupChina's state-owned steel producer HBIS takes 7th place on the list of the world's largest steel companies in 2021 with crude steel output reaching 41.64 million tonnes. HBIS is China's largest supplier of household appliance steel and the second largest in automotive, marine engineering, bridge, and construction steel. With a business network covering 110 countries and regions worldwide, HBIS is considered China's most internationalized steel company. HBIS also entered the top 500 Forbes Global for 11 consecutive years.8. Jianlong GroupAnother privately owned Chinese enterprise in the top 10 of the world's largest steel producers is Jianlong Group with a crude steel production capacity of 36.71 million tons in 2021. Headquartered Jianlong in Beijing, pioneering the application of comprehensive Vanadium technology for BF V-Ti iron smelting, Converter V extraction technology, V2O5 extraction from residues, V-Ti ribbon rod rolling, V-micro alloy, and continuous casting continue and roll into production.9. Shougang GroupShougang Group was established in 1919, headquartered in Beijing with crude steel output in 2021 reaching 36.71 million tons. Shougang's main market is widely distributed worldwide, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America, with an annual export volume of over 400,000 tons. In 2021, foreign trade business volume increased by 200%, with 1.1 billion foreign trade service orders.10. Tata Steel GroupEstablished in 1868, Tata Group has over 100 subsidiaries with annual revenue exceeding 70 billion USD. As of 2018, Tata Steel is India's largest steel producer with nearly 75,000 employees across 5 continents. According to a report from the World Steel Association, Tata has entered the world's top 10 largest steel-producing countries with a capacity of 30.59 million tons.11. MRS Steel - a reputable Vietnamese company specializing in sourcing and supplying steelThe advantages of the anti-dumping policy have made Vietnam one of the nations with the greatest potential for exporting steel worldwide. As a result, the anti-dumping duty rates on GL and GL slitted items are zero percent at many of Vietnam's largest steel factories, including Hoa Sen, Ton Dong A, and Ton Phuong Nam. Importers can use this opportunity to acquire high-quality iron and steel goods that meet international standards at the lowest possible cost.However, many foreign customers may encounter fraud and inferior goods due to language barriers and a lack of official information. The answer for this issue is that shippers can contact obtaining and delegating providers like MRS Steel for the best help. After receiving your request, we will survey the market, connect with the appropriate factory, and negotiate the best price. MRS Steel also helps with all customs procedures and exports and delivers imported goods on time and to the agreed-upon standards. Please contact Whatsapp if you have any questions or need more information about importing steel and iron from Vietnam: For the best reception, dial +84 76 911 2358

The galvanized steel coil is a type of steel that is widely used in people's daily lives. Let's understand how 5 applications of galvanized steel coil are used in our lives!1. Application of galvanized steel coil in the production of steel pipes and boxes1 in 5 unmissable applications of galvanized steel coils is the production of steel pipes and steel boxes. The galvanized steel coil is the primary raw material for producing steel pipes and box steel. Steel boxes and steel products produced by galvanized steel coils have outstanding advantages, such as high durability, a long service life, resistance to harsh environments, and less prone to rust or corrosion. These two types of steel are commonly used in making water supply and drainage pipes, oil and gas pipes, vehicle parts, etc.2. Application of galvanized steel coil in constructionSteel plays a very important role in the construction of structures. Galvanized steel coil has sustainable structures used as partitions, ceiling frames, and frame supports for houses and public buildings such as hospitals, schools, et cetera. Thanks to outstanding advantages such as corrosion resistance and anti-rust, galvanized steel coils are also the primary source of raw materials for producing ventilation pipes, purlins, deck floors, et cetera. Not only does it help to improve buildings with higher aesthetics, but it also creates living spaces with more open and transparent architecture.3. Application of galvanized steel coil in the fabrication industryIt can be said that one of the 5 essential applications of galvanized steel coil is the manufacturing industry. A series of manufacturing industries that play an essential role in human life involves galvanized steel coils, such as electronics manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, printing, fuel extraction, et cetera. Galvanized steel coils are used to create essential tools that help the production process be completed quickly and efficiently. Thereby improving labor efficiency and contributing to the development of the economy.4. Household industry - 1 in 5 essential applications of galvanized steel coilIt can be said that one of the 5 essential applications of galvanized steel coil is the application in the household industry. The household appliances industry affects people's daily lives innumerable. The galvanized steel coil is widely applied in producing household appliances such as televisions, phones, and refrigerators to simple kitchen appliances. All civil products are manufactured from components with galvanized steel to increase durability, prevent corrosion and oxidation, and external aesthetics for products. All civil products help people save time and free up labor in everything.5. Application of galvanized steel coil in shipbuildingLike in construction, galvanized steel coils are also widely used in shipbuilding. Galvanized steel coil specialized for constructing ships in the marine industry with high durability and resistance to sea salt corrosion. It mainly manufactures oil rigs, hulls, and repair ships. Galvanized steel coils can also manufacture heavy-duty ships carrying bulk cargo. It can be said that galvanized steel coils are an indispensable material for the marine industry.Above is the information you need to know about the 5 applications of galvanized steel coil. If you want to learn more about galvanized steel coils, please contact us here.

The cold-rolled coil product is appreciated for its diverse applications and outstanding advantages. So how is cold rolled steel manufactured and what are its current popular applications, all questions will be answered in the article below!What is the cold rolled coil?Cold-rolled steel (trademarked CRC) is generated at the final stage of making steel from billet. Cold rolled coils are produced based on steel billets at low temperatures, more specifically, CRC has origin from hot rolled steel, then it will be processed through a cool process to make the surface become smooth and improve eye-catching brightness.Features of cold rolled coils Cold rolled coil often possesses a glossy surface by an oil layer treated in the rolling process. Besides the smooth surface, the product also offers outstanding durability advantages 20% higher than hot rolled coil. Along with that, cold rolled coil also has good impact resistance and ductile properties, so it is easy to bend and cut on requests.However, because it is still a metal, the cold rolled coil is easy to oxidize if it is not well preserved. Specifically, when the product exists in highly acidic or alkaline environments as well as it has to suffer from harsh weather environments, it will easily cause the steel surface to rust. To overcome this situation, the manufacturer usually has to periodically maintain it by applying a layer of oil to create a protective film for the steel core.Process production of cold rolled coilsThe steel production process will have to go through many separate stages that require strict control to ensure the hardness of the steel and avoid the case that the compositional elements are changed during the period of production.Stage 1 - Preparation of input materials and removing rust surface: the main input material of cold rolled coil is hot rolled coil. Hot rolled coil often brings low aesthetics through the rough appearance, so the manufacturer will proceed to spray a specialized acid directly on the surface to clean it.Stage 2 - Cold rolling stage: the manufacturer will use mechanical force with oil to roll the steel at a low temperature which is equal to room temperature at that time. This cold rolling process has the effect of making the steel structure stronger as well as changing the surface of the steel. However, in principle, the cold rolling process only changes the steel structure and it will keep the original steel's compositions. Because of those technical standards, cold rolling stages will require strict control in order to avoid surface cracking due to excessive force.Stage 3 - Soft annealing: steels that have undergone the cold rolling process will often be in hard condition, so they will be treated with a next step, which is soft annealing. The steel will now be annealed in an electric furnace containing 100% hydrogen gas to help remove the hardness after rolling, enhancing the ductility of the steel to make use of construction applications.Application in specific fieldsDepending on outstanding advantages such as shiny appearance, good loading resistance, cold rolled coil is widely used in the construction, manufacturing and mechanical industries. It also shows some benefits to human daily life. Specifically, some popular areas include:Construction works: taking advantage of the sturdy structure thanks to the low carbon content, people often use CRC for many construction purposes. Some practical applications in popular construction include making structural frames, purlins, ...Machine parts, spare parts for automobile and aircraft equipmentHousehold and consumer appliances: refrigerators, air conditioners, stoves,... Looking for cold rolled coil suppliers directly from Vietnamese factoriesSince the company was established and entered the market until now, MRS Steel has always maintained our mission of being a pioneer in the field of providing comprehensive steel solutions for international importers. Recognizing the important role of cold rolled steel, MRS Steel has been present and accompanies you in finding reputable sources.Based on many years of experience in the steel industry, we are confident in accompanying you in the steel import strategy. Vietnam steel market is considered a potential market with the participation of countless large and small manufacturers, acquiring a consultant  in steel will help you significantly optimize time and cost in the future. By finding out the source of goods as well as knowing the detailed price list, you can promptly adjust and orient your trading planning based on useful data. 

In the current global steel industry, signs of recovery have stimulated a series of commercial steel import and export cases that took place more often. Capturing HS Codes for the steel industry will help businesses determine customs duties as well as serve well for goods statistics.1. What HS Code is and its application of themHS Code is the classification code of goods according to a standard system applied to all countries issued by the World Customs Organization WCO. The establishment of HS codes will help all countries reach a consensus on product language.Based on the HS code, the Customs Authorities will be able to determine and apply the appropriate import and export tax for the shipment, it will directly affect the price of the goods. In addition, the State can also rely on HS codes to statistic the import and export quantity of each type of goods in detail.2. Meaning of each numbered unit in HS CodeThe HS code system will divide the first 6 digits internationally as well as classify the types of products into sections including sections, chapters, heading, subheadings, and regional tariffs.Section: the meaning of a section is to gather many types of goods with the same type, function, and composition together into a group of chapters. In the HS Code system, there will be 22 sections, each with its own legend.Chapter: chapter is specified in the first 2 numbers of the code starting from 01 to 99. The chapter will display groups of goods closely related to each other. For example, chapter 72 would represent iron and steel, or Chapter 74 would represent copper and articles made from copper.Heading: heading consisting of the following 2 characters after the chapter. The group will more detailly classify product categories with common characteristics and origins than the chapter. Continuing with the example of steel products with code 72, we can look through HS code 7208 with the following two numbers in the 08 category, which means that it will refer to steel products manufactured by hot rolled process or 7209 with ''09'' representing cold-rolled steel.Subheading: the structure of an HS code will reflect the details of the product based on the last units in the number sequence. The subheading consists of the following 2 letters after the group, showing more specificity of the product. In order to make readers understand clearly, let's view carefully the following HS code 720827 - 72 for steel products and 08 for hot rolled steel products with a width of above 600mm. The last 27 indicates the thickness of the product, specifically with the example above being less than 3mm.3. List of HS Codes of the steel industry in 2023HS CodeName of goods7208Hot-rolled steel with a width over 600mm (HRC)720825Thickness from 4.75mm or above720826Thickness from 3mm and less than 4.75mm720827Thickness less than 3mm720836Thickness above 10mm720837Thickness from 4.75mm to 10mm7209Cold-rolled steel possessing a width over 600mm (CRC)720915Thickness from 3mm or above720916Thickness above 1 mm and less than 3mm720917Thickness from 0.5mm to 1mm720918Thickness less than 0.5mm7210Plated steel with a width over 600mm721030Galvanized steel (GI)72103011Thickness less than 1.2mm72103012Thickness above 1.2mm and below 1.5mm721061Galvalume steel (GL)72106111Thickness less than 1.2mm72106112Thickness above 1.2mm and below 1.5mm721070Pre-painted plated steel with and thickness of less than 1.5mm72107012Pre-painted galvanized steel (PPGI)72107013Pre-painted galvalume steel (PPGL)7212Plated steel with width of less than 600mm721230Galvanized steel (GI)721250Galvalume steel (GL)7306Steel pipe730630Round steel pipe730661Square steel pipeProcedures for importing steel products are often a confusion for importers. Therefore, businesses need to know the HS code to determine if they will be subject to any additional taxes when buying and selling that type of products, thereby helping businesses update the plan promptly before additional fees incurred.The above article is the entire content of the definition and how to look up the HS code provided to you by MRS Steel. At the same time, MRS Steel also added a lookup table for the most common HS codes in the steel industry today. If you want to learn more about the summary of HS codes for some types of steel related to anti-dumping tax and import tax in Vietnam in the most detail, please contact us immediately.

The difference between hot and cold rolled coil is mainly due to the manufacturing process. Hot rolling is the process of processing steel that is carried out by heat. Cold rolling is a process that is performed at or near room temperature.1. What is hot and cold rolled coil?Hot and cold rolled coil are important raw materials in the steel production process. Both of these steels are manufactured metals that require high technical skills and solid expertise.Hot rolled coil is a steel metal produced by the method of processing steel at high temperature in the metallurgical process, the temperature here is usually up to 1700॰F. This process can alter matter, transforming the shape of metals. Hot-rolled coil products are usually dark blue in color, with little shine and a lack of aesthetics. Through the hot rolling process, the finished steel is easier to use.Cold rolled coil is essentially hot-rolled steel that has been cooled and re-rolled at room temperature. After being rolled, it has the correct size and the best surface quality. Because cold rolled coil usually has a higher cost than hot rolled coil, product quality as well as aesthetics are also appreciated compared to hot rolled coil.2. Advantages and disadvantages of hot and cold rolled coilHot rolled coil Advantages: Hot rolled coil has high strength and is easy to maintain because it is not affected by the effects of the environment.The hot rolling process undergoes high temperatures to change the structure of the steel, thereby increasing the toughness of the product and making it easier to shape to meet the needs of use.Hot rolled steel has a good bearing capacity and less warping and denting.Hot rolled coil is cheaper than cold rolled coil.Disadvantages: The rough surface, left outdoors for a long time, is prone to rust, making the product aesthetically not very pleasing, but it can be improved by techniques such as bleaching and grinding.The product has a high tolerance level because it is uncontrollable due to its self-deformation process.Cold rolled coilAdvantages: Due to the quenching process, the finished product size will be more accurate, the surface finish will be good, and the aesthetics will be higher than with hot rolled coil.Cold rolled coil is made from high quality materials, which increases the durability and service life of the product.Cold rolled coil has superior features in durability and is stronger than hot rolled coil by 20–30%.Flexible and less prone to breakage during construction.Disadvantages:Difficult to maintain because the surface of the product is easy to rustThe cost is higher than hot rolled coil.3. Application of hot and cold rolled coil in productionHot and cold rolled coil are two prominent types of steel on the market today. In addition to being commonly used in steel production, hot rolled coil and cold rolled coil are also indispensable materials for the production of many popular civil goods today.Hot rolled coil is an indispensable source of raw materials in the steel production process. In addition to being a source of raw materials for the production of cold rolled coil, hot rolled coil is also used to serve the construction, mechanical, transportation, household appliance, and other industries that use billets, beams, and H-shaped steel.Cold rolled coil is mainly used to produce products such as steel plate and galvanized steel coil with square and round details and a smooth surface. Cold rolled coil has high aesthetics and accuracy, so it is often used in technical and aesthetic works such as automobile manufacturing, air conditioning, refrigerators, food containers, televisions, etc.Each type of steel has certain effects and advantages, depending on your needs, choose the type of steel that is suitable for your purposes. The information that MRS Steel and I shared above will help you distinguish between hot rolled coil and cold rolled coil. To place an order, please call our whatsapp at +84 76 911 2358 or send an email to vanloc@mrssteel.com.vn

According to the Vietnam Steel Association, Vietnam is one of the world's largest suppliers of steel, producing up to 25 million tons in 2022 through numerous well-known domestic steel companies. This likewise makes it hard for shippers to pick between various organizations. Join MRS Steel to learn more about Sendo Viet Nhat Steel Joint Stock Company, one of Vietnam's largest steel producers.1. Overview of Sendo In 2015, SMC Investment - Trade Joint Stock Company and Hanwa Group (Japan) established Sendo Viet Nhat Steel Joint Stock Company. With a total investment capital of 13.8 million USD, Sendo is currently operating a 4-hectare factory in Phu My 1 Industry, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. The factory invests in many modern machinery systems and production lines imported directly from Taiwan, helping Sendo's products meet international standards with stable, safe, and sustainable quality.Over many years of operation and development, Sendo is one of the leading units specializing in manufacturing cold rolled steel, box steel, galvanized steel, and pipe steel, ... to meet the needs of industrial and civil construction, utilities, transportation infrastructure, and household appliances. The distribution and export network of Sendo has expanded to include Vietnam, ASEAN, Africa, Australia, Japan, and the US.2. List of activities of SendoSENDO focuses on developing and providing product lines of black steel pipes, welded galvanized steel pipes, and hot-dip galvanized steel pipes. They committed to stable and safe quality, meeting the requirements in the field of construction, industrial as well as export.Sendo Black steel pipeManufacturing standards (Standard): ASTM, JIS G3444 – 1995, BS 1387 – 1985, TCVNRaw material: SPHC, SPHT1, SPHT2, SPHT3, SS400…Kind of products: Round; square tube (square); rectangular box tube (rectangular)Purpose of use: application in basic construction, fire protection systems, water supply - drainage, scaffolding, mechanics, pilesSendo Galvanized pipeManufacturing standards (Standard): ASTM, JIS G3444 – 1995, BS 1387 – 1985, TCVNRaw material: SGCC, SGHCThickness of zinc: Z80 ~Z275Kind of products: Round pipes; square tube (square); rectangular box tube (rectangular)Purpose of use: application in construction and industrySendo Hot-dip galvanized pipeManufacturing standards (Standard): ASTM, JIS G3444 – 1995, BS 1387 – 1985, TCVNRaw material: SPHC, SPHT1, SPHT2, SPHT3, SS400…Thickness of zinc: 320 ~ 600g/mKind of products: Round pipes; square tube (square); rectangular box tube (rectangular)Purpose of use: fire protection system, water supply - drainage, conduit, and fiber optic cable... 3. Sendo's production technology and scaleThe Sendo Steel Joint Stock Company uses a cutting-edge NOF production line system to produce all of its goods, ensuring both environmental safety and high quality. Sendo is well-known for its Vietnam-Japan steel product line, and the closed production process is imported directly from Japan. Sendo Vietnam steel pipe stands out for its resistance to oxidation, high strength, and high bearing capacity, making it suitable for all construction projects.Sendo's Coil Center system has a total capacity of 350,000 tons per year, scientific management method according to ISO 9001:2000, specializing in providing cutting services of hot-rolled steel plates, cold-rolled steel, and sheet steel electroplating, color plating, stainless steel with almost absolute precision. Viet Nhat SENDO steel pipe factories have an operating capacity of up to 100,000 tons per year. Meanwhile, the mill has the function of rust removal, cold rolling, and galvanizing with a capacity of 160,000 tons per year.4. Quality steel import solution in VietnamCurrently, Vietnam's steel products have been exported to more than 30 countries in the region and the world, reaching a record export milestone and joining the group of steel exporting countries with a turnover of more than 10 billion USD.Taking advantage of the understanding of the market and domestic steel companies, MRS Steel has been a partner of many foreign enterprises wishing to find a reputable and high-quality Vietnamese steel supplier. MRS Steel owns a team of experts and experienced market analysts who can help you source steel products that meet international standards at competitive prices. In particular, MRS Steel is a long-term partner of Sendo Group, always updating the most quickly with news on prices, regulations and products, which can help you save time, effort, and purchase costs in cooperation with Sendo.If you're looking for a reputable Vietnamese steel importer, MRS Steel's information about Sendo Steel Corporation and its products should be of some assistance. For the best support, please contact MRS via email at vanloc@mrssteel.com.vn if you have any questions about the steel market and businesses in Vietnam!