Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots or other primary forms of iron or steel, and semi-finished and finished products of iron or steel obtained by rolling, drawing, extruding, etc. This chapter is the most important chapter on metal materials in international trade, involving the complete industrial chain from raw materials to finished products. Heading 7208 covers flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, whether in coils or not, and plates that have been further processed. However, this heading applies only to non-alloy steel; hot-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products should be classified under heading 7219 or 7220. Code 720825 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits '72' represent Chapter 72, iron and steel; digits 3-4 '08' represent heading 7208, i.e., flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled; digits 5-6 '25' represent subheading 720825, specifically hot-rolled coils of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm, not pickled, annealed, or otherwise further processed. This subheading applies only to non-alloy steel and must meet the width and thickness restrictions. The product is hot-rolled stainless steel plate, but HS code 720825 actually corresponds to hot-rolled coils of non-alloy steel. Hot-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products should be classified under heading 7219 (width 600 mm or more) or 7220 (width less than 600 mm). If the HS code queried by the user is 720825, the product should be hot-rolled coils of non-alloy steel, thickness 4.75-10 mm. If the product is stainless steel, the code is incorrect and must be corrected to one under 7219 or 7220.
Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots or other primary forms of iron or steel, and semi-finished and finished products of iron or steel obtained by rolling, drawing, extruding, etc. This chapter is the most important chapter on metal materials in international trade, involving the complete industrial chain from raw materials to finished products.
Heading
Heading 7208 covers flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, whether in coils or not, and plates that have been further processed. However, this heading applies only to non-alloy steel; hot-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products should be classified under heading 7219 or 7220.
Digit Breakdown
Code 720825 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits '72' represent Chapter 72, iron and steel; digits 3-4 '08' represent heading 7208, i.e., flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled; digits 5-6 '25' represent subheading 720825, specifically hot-rolled coils of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm, not pickled, annealed, or otherwise further processed. This subheading applies only to non-alloy steel and must meet the width and thickness restrictions.
Classification Basis
The product is hot-rolled stainless steel plate, but HS code 720825 actually corresponds to hot-rolled coils of non-alloy steel. Hot-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products should be classified under heading 7219 (width 600 mm or more) or 7220 (width less than 600 mm). If the HS code queried by the user is 720825, the product should be hot-rolled coils of non-alloy steel, thickness 4.75-10 mm. If the product is stainless steel, the code is incorrect and must be corrected to one under 7219 or 7220.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The standard name of the declared commodity, which should include material, shape, and processing state, such as 'hot-rolled non-alloy steel coil' Material: Indicate the steel type and main components, such as non-alloy steel or stainless steel, and specify carbon content, etc. Shape: Declare as coil or not in coil; flat-rolled products must indicate whether they are coiled Specifications and dimensions: Declare thickness, width, length (for coils, indicate inner diameter and outer diameter); thickness must be accurate to the millimeter Processing state: Indicate whether further processed by pickling, annealing, coating, etc., such as 'hot-rolled, not pickled' Grade: Declare the steel grade or standard, such as Q235B, SS400, etc. Use: Declare the main use, such as construction, machinery manufacturing, automobiles, etc. Product name: hot-rolled non-alloy steel coil; Material: non-alloy steel, carbon content 0.15%; Shape: coil; Specifications: thickness 6.0 mm, width 1250 mm, inner diameter 508 mm; Processing state: hot-rolled, not pickled; Grade: Q235B; Use: for building structures. Mistakenly classifying stainless steel under 7208, when it should actually be classified under 7219 or 7220 Inaccurate thickness declaration; 4.75 mm is the subheading dividing point and must be measured precisely Ignoring processing states such as 'not pickled', which may affect subheading classification
Product name
The standard name of the declared commodity, which should include material, shape, and processing state, such as 'hot-rolled non-alloy steel coil'
⚠️ Incorrectly written as 'stainless steel hot-rolled plate', leading to classification errors
Material
Indicate the steel type and main components, such as non-alloy steel or stainless steel, and specify carbon content, etc.
⚠️ Only writing 'steel' without distinguishing between alloy and non-alloy
Shape
Declare as coil or not in coil; flat-rolled products must indicate whether they are coiled
⚠️ Declaring coils as plates, affecting subheading determination
Specifications and dimensions
Declare thickness, width, length (for coils, indicate inner diameter and outer diameter); thickness must be accurate to the millimeter
⚠️ Inaccurate thickness declaration, such as reporting 4.75 mm as 5 mm, leading to subheading errors
Processing state
Indicate whether further processed by pickling, annealing, coating, etc., such as 'hot-rolled, not pickled'
⚠️ Omitting 'not pickled', which may lead to classification under other subheadings
Grade
Declare the steel grade or standard, such as Q235B, SS400, etc.
⚠️ Incorrect grade entry or contradiction with the material
Use
Declare the main use, such as construction, machinery manufacturing, automobiles, etc.
⚠️ Use is too general, such as 'industrial use'
Example： Product name: hot-rolled non-alloy steel coil; Material: non-alloy steel, carbon content 0.15%; Shape: coil; Specifications: thickness 6.0 mm, width 1250 mm, inner diameter 508 mm; Processing state: hot-rolled, not pickled; Grade: Q235B; Use: for building structures.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying stainless steel under 7208, when it should actually be classified under 7219 or 7220
Inaccurate thickness declaration; 4.75 mm is the subheading dividing point and must be measured precisely
Ignoring processing states such as 'not pickled', which may affect subheading classification
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) whether the material is non-alloy steel; 2) whether the width is 600 mm or more; 3) whether it is hot-rolled; 4) whether the thickness is between 4.75-10 mm; 5) whether it is in coils. Only when it simultaneously meets non-alloy steel, width 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, and thickness 4.75-10 mm is it classified under 720825. Stainless steel or width less than 600 mm is classified under other headings. 720826 Hot-rolled non-alloy steel coil, thickness 3-4.75 mm: Different thickness range; 720826 has a thickness less than 4.75 mm and greater than or equal to 3 mm 720827 Hot-rolled non-alloy steel coil, thickness <3 mm: Thinner, less than 3 mm 721911 Hot-rolled stainless steel coil, thickness >10 mm: Material is stainless steel, and thickness is greater than 10 mm 721912 Hot-rolled stainless steel coil, thickness 4.75-10 mm: Material is stainless steel; same thickness range as 720825 but different material Confirm the material is non-alloy steel, not stainless steel Confirm the width is 600 mm or more Confirm the thickness is between 4.75 mm and 10 mm Confirm it is hot-rolled and not further processed such as pickled Confirm the shape is coil
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) whether the material is non-alloy steel; 2) whether the width is 600 mm or more; 3) whether it is hot-rolled; 4) whether the thickness is between 4.75-10 mm; 5) whether it is in coils. Only when it simultaneously meets non-alloy steel, width 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, and thickness 4.75-10 mm is it classified under 720825. Stainless steel or width less than 600 mm is classified under other headings.
Confused Codes：
720826 - Hot-rolled non-alloy steel coil, thickness 3-4.75 mm
Different thickness range; 720826 has a thickness less than 4.75 mm and greater than or equal to 3 mm
720827 - Hot-rolled non-alloy steel coil, thickness <3 mm
Thinner, less than 3 mm
721911 - Hot-rolled stainless steel coil, thickness >10 mm
Material is stainless steel, and thickness is greater than 10 mm
721912 - Hot-rolled stainless steel coil, thickness 4.75-10 mm
Material is stainless steel; same thickness range as 720825 but different material
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the material is non-alloy steel, not stainless steel
✓ Confirm the width is 600 mm or more
✓ Confirm the thickness is between 4.75 mm and 10 mm
✓ Confirm it is hot-rolled and not further processed such as pickled
✓ Confirm the shape is coil
❓ FAQ
Does HS code 720825 apply to hot-rolled stainless steel plate? No. 720825 applies only to hot-rolled coils of non-alloy steel, width 600 mm or more, thickness 4.75-10 mm. Hot-rolled stainless steel plate should be classified under 7219 (width 600 mm or more) or 7220 (width less than 600 mm). If your stainless steel plate has a thickness of 4.75-10 mm and a width of 600 mm or more, it should be classified under 721912. How can I check the import tariff rate for 720825? Tariff rates change with national policies. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the 'Single Window'. Usually, conditions such as HS code, country of origin, and trade mode need to be entered. You may also refer to the current year's version of the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China. How should thickness be measured when declaring? Thickness should be measured with precise instruments (such as a micrometer) at multiple points on the plate and averaged. For coils, measurements should be taken at different positions in the coiling direction. The declared value must conform to reality to avoid classification errors due to thickness deviation. Are coils that have been pickled after hot rolling still classified under 720825? No. 720825 requires not pickled. If pickled after hot rolling, they should be classified under subheadings such as 720826 or 720827? In fact, pickling is further processing and may be classified under other subheadings of 7208 or 7210, etc. The specific classification must be determined based on the processing technology and tariff notes. What is the main difference between 720825 and 720826? The main difference is thickness. 720825 has a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but less than 10 mm; 720826 has a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm. Other conditions are the same: non-alloy steel, hot-rolled, coil, width 600 mm or more, not pickled. If the width is 600 mm, which code should it be classified under? When the width is exactly 600 mm, it falls within the scope of 'width 600 mm or more', so it is classified under 7208. If the width is less than 600 mm, it should be classified under headings such as 7209 (cold-rolled) or 7211 (hot-rolled). How should the grade be filled in during customs declaration? The grade should be filled in according to standards, such as Q235B, SS400, etc. If there is no reference grade, the chemical composition may be filled in. The grade helps customs confirm the material and classification. What are the regulatory conditions for 720825? Regulatory conditions vary by country and usually involve automatic import licenses, tariff quotas, etc. For details, consult the 'Regulatory Conditions Code Table' issued by the General Administration of Customs. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker or check the latest regulations.
Q: Does HS code 720825 apply to hot-rolled stainless steel plate?
A: No. 720825 applies only to hot-rolled coils of non-alloy steel, width 600 mm or more, thickness 4.75-10 mm. Hot-rolled stainless steel plate should be classified under 7219 (width 600 mm or more) or 7220 (width less than 600 mm). If your stainless steel plate has a thickness of 4.75-10 mm and a width of 600 mm or more, it should be classified under 721912.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 720825?
A: Tariff rates change with national policies. It is recommended to check the latest rates through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the 'Single Window'. Usually, conditions such as HS code, country of origin, and trade mode need to be entered. You may also refer to the current year's version of the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China.
Q: How should thickness be measured when declaring?
A: Thickness should be measured with precise instruments (such as a micrometer) at multiple points on the plate and averaged. For coils, measurements should be taken at different positions in the coiling direction. The declared value must conform to reality to avoid classification errors due to thickness deviation.
Q: Are coils that have been pickled after hot rolling still classified under 720825?
A: No. 720825 requires not pickled. If pickled after hot rolling, they should be classified under subheadings such as 720826 or 720827? In fact, pickling is further processing and may be classified under other subheadings of 7208 or 7210, etc. The specific classification must be determined based on the processing technology and tariff notes.
Q: What is the main difference between 720825 and 720826?
A: The main difference is thickness. 720825 has a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but less than 10 mm; 720826 has a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm. Other conditions are the same: non-alloy steel, hot-rolled, coil, width 600 mm or more, not pickled.
Q: If the width is 600 mm, which code should it be classified under?
A: When the width is exactly 600 mm, it falls within the scope of 'width 600 mm or more', so it is classified under 7208. If the width is less than 600 mm, it should be classified under headings such as 7209 (cold-rolled) or 7211 (hot-rolled).
Q: How should the grade be filled in during customs declaration?
A: The grade should be filled in according to standards, such as Q235B, SS400, etc. If there is no reference grade, the chemical composition may be filled in. The grade helps customs confirm the material and classification.
Q: What are the regulatory conditions for 720825?
A: Regulatory conditions vary by country and usually involve automatic import licenses, tariff quotas, etc. For details, consult the 'Regulatory Conditions Code Table' issued by the General Administration of Customs. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker or check the latest regulations.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.