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HS HEADING 7212

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated

HEADING

7212

CHAPTER

72Iron and steel

In plain English

This category includes flat iron or non-alloy steel strips that are narrower than 600 millimeters wide. The items are divided based on the specific material used to cover or bond with the steel surface. Some are covered with tin, while others are treated with zinc through electrolysis or other methods. Additional divisions cover steel coated with paint, varnish, plastics, other unspecified materials, or bonded with another metal layer.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7212.10

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin

7212.20

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

7212.30

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)

7212.40

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics

7212.50

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic)

7212.60

Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad

Chapter 72 classification notes

Chapter 72 covers significant Section 232 (US) tariff items; trade in raw steel attracts safeguard duties in many destinations.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Stainless vs. carbon steel — chemistry-based; alloy content determines heading.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 72

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