Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products (such as billets and slabs), flat-rolled products, bars, profiles, wire rods, tubes, etc. This chapter is organized by smelting, processing stage, and composition, and is a core chapter for the classification of steel products in international trade. Heading 7209 covers cold-rolled (cold-reduced) flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, whether in coils or in straight lengths, not further worked than cold-rolled. This heading is further subdivided by thickness and whether in coils, and represents a common high-value-added product in the steel trade. First 2 digits 72: represents Chapter 72, iron and steel. Digits 3-4, 09: represents heading 7209, namely cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more. Digits 5-6, 25: represents subheading 720925, specifically cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm, not further worked. This subheading may be further subdivided by nickel content, etc. The goods are cold-rolled stainless steel sections, but HS code 720925 actually applies to cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel (width 600 mm or more), not to sections. Sections are usually classified under heading 7216, etc. If the user is referring to cold-rolled stainless steel sections, the classification may be incorrect. This code applies to cold-rolled stainless steel coils or sheets with a thickness of 0.5-1 mm.
Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products (such as billets and slabs), flat-rolled products, bars, profiles, wire rods, tubes, etc. This chapter is organized by smelting, processing stage, and composition, and is a core chapter for the classification of steel products in international trade.
Heading
Heading 7209 covers cold-rolled (cold-reduced) flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, whether in coils or in straight lengths, not further worked than cold-rolled. This heading is further subdivided by thickness and whether in coils, and represents a common high-value-added product in the steel trade.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 72: represents Chapter 72, iron and steel. Digits 3-4, 09: represents heading 7209, namely cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more. Digits 5-6, 25: represents subheading 720925, specifically cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm, not further worked. This subheading may be further subdivided by nickel content, etc.
Classification Basis
The goods are cold-rolled stainless steel sections, but HS code 720925 actually applies to cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel (width 600 mm or more), not to sections. Sections are usually classified under heading 7216, etc. If the user is referring to cold-rolled stainless steel sections, the classification may be incorrect. This code applies to cold-rolled stainless steel coils or sheets with a thickness of 0.5-1 mm.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "cold-rolled stainless steel coil" or "cold-rolled stainless steel sheet", which must be consistent with the actual goods. Material: Fill in the stainless steel grade and chemical composition, such as 304, 316L, etc., and indicate the content of main components. Processing method: State that it is cold-rolled, and indicate whether it has undergone subsequent treatments such as annealing and pickling, and whether it has been further processed. Specifications and dimensions: Declare thickness, width, and length (if it is sheet), and the thickness must be accurate to the millimeter, such as 0.8 mm x 1219 mm x C. Shape: State whether it is coil or cut-to-length sheet, and the cross-sectional shape (such as rectangular). Use: Briefly describe the main use, such as for manufacturing tableware, home appliances, architectural decoration, etc. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand; if there is no brand, write "none". Origin: Fill in the country or region of production, which affects tariffs and trade policy. Product name: cold-rolled stainless steel coil; Material: 304 stainless steel, containing 8.0% nickel and 18.0% chromium; Processing method: cold-rolled, annealed and pickled; Specifications: 0.8 mm x 1219 mm x C; Shape: coil; Use: for manufacturing home appliance panels; Brand: TISCO; Origin: China. Mistakenly classifying cold-rolled stainless steel sections under 720925; sections should actually be classified under 7216. Inaccurate thickness declaration, such as reporting 0.5 mm as 0.6 mm, may lead to a change in subheading. Failure to indicate width; if the width is less than 600 mm, it should be classified under a heading other than 7209.
Product name
The specific name of the declared goods, such as "cold-rolled stainless steel coil" or "cold-rolled stainless steel sheet", which must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Mistakenly written as "stainless steel sections" or "stainless steel bars", leading to incorrect classification.
Material
Fill in the stainless steel grade and chemical composition, such as 304, 316L, etc., and indicate the content of main components.
⚠️ Only writing "stainless steel" without providing the specific grade or composition, affecting classification.
Processing method
State that it is cold-rolled, and indicate whether it has undergone subsequent treatments such as annealing and pickling, and whether it has been further processed.
⚠️ Failing to indicate cold-rolled, or confusing cold-rolled with hot-rolled, resulting in classification under different headings.
Specifications and dimensions
Declare thickness, width, and length (if it is sheet), and the thickness must be accurate to the millimeter, such as 0.8 mm x 1219 mm x C.
⚠️ Incorrect thickness unit or failure to provide width, making it impossible to determine whether it falls under 7209.
Shape
State whether it is coil or cut-to-length sheet, and the cross-sectional shape (such as rectangular).
⚠️ Mistakenly declared as sections (such as angle steel or channel steel) when it is actually a flat-rolled product.
Use
Briefly describe the main use, such as for manufacturing tableware, home appliances, architectural decoration, etc.
⚠️ The use description is too general, such as "industrial use", lacking specificity.
Brand
Fill in the manufacturer or brand; if there is no brand, write "none".
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or omitting it.
Origin
Fill in the country or region of production, which affects tariffs and trade policy.
⚠️ Confusing origin with place of dispatch, resulting in the application of the wrong tariff rate.
Example： Product name: cold-rolled stainless steel coil; Material: 304 stainless steel, containing 8.0% nickel and 18.0% chromium; Processing method: cold-rolled, annealed and pickled; Specifications: 0.8 mm x 1219 mm x C; Shape: coil; Use: for manufacturing home appliance panels; Brand: TISCO; Origin: China.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying cold-rolled stainless steel sections under 720925; sections should actually be classified under 7216.
Inaccurate thickness declaration, such as reporting 0.5 mm as 0.6 mm, may lead to a change in subheading.
Failure to indicate width; if the width is less than 600 mm, it should be classified under a heading other than 7209.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1. The material is stainless steel; 2. The processing method is cold-rolled (cold-reduced); 3. The shape is a flat-rolled product with a width of 600 mm or more; 4. The thickness is 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm; 5. Not further worked than cold-rolled. Reference should also be made to the Import and Export Tariff and the heading notes. 720926 Cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm: The thickness range is different: 720925 is 0.5-1 mm, while 720926 is 1-3 mm. 720927 Cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a thickness of 3 mm or more: Thickness of 3 mm or more is classified under 720927, while 720925 is 0.5-1 mm. 7216 Sections of stainless steel: Sections such as angle steel and channel steel are classified under 7216, while 720925 is for flat-rolled products. 7219 Cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of less than 600 mm: Width less than 600 mm is classified under 7219, while 720925 requires a width of 600 mm or more. Confirm the material is stainless steel. Confirm the processing method is cold-rolled. Confirm the width is 600 mm or more. Confirm the thickness is between 0.5-1 mm. Confirm it is not further worked.
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1. The material is stainless steel; 2. The processing method is cold-rolled (cold-reduced); 3. The shape is a flat-rolled product with a width of 600 mm or more; 4. The thickness is 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm; 5. Not further worked than cold-rolled. Reference should also be made to the Import and Export Tariff and the heading notes.
Confused Codes：
720926 - Cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm
The thickness range is different: 720925 is 0.5-1 mm, while 720926 is 1-3 mm.
720927 - Cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a thickness of 3 mm or more
Thickness of 3 mm or more is classified under 720927, while 720925 is 0.5-1 mm.
7216 - Sections of stainless steel
Sections such as angle steel and channel steel are classified under 7216, while 720925 is for flat-rolled products.
7219 - Cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of less than 600 mm
Width less than 600 mm is classified under 7219, while 720925 requires a width of 600 mm or more.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the material is stainless steel.
✓ Confirm the processing method is cold-rolled.
✓ Confirm the width is 600 mm or more.
✓ Confirm the thickness is between 0.5-1 mm.
✓ Confirm it is not further worked.
❓ FAQ
What products does HS code 720925 specifically refer to? 720925 refers to cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more and a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm, usually in coils or cut-to-length sheets, not further worked. Under which code should cold-rolled stainless steel sections be classified? Sections such as angle steel and channel steel should be classified under 7216, not 720925. 720925 applies only to flat-rolled products, while sections have a non-rectangular cross-sectional shape. How to distinguish between 720925 and 720926? Both are cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, but with different thicknesses: 720925 has a thickness of 0.5-1 mm, and 720926 has a thickness of 1-3 mm. The thickness must be measured accurately when declaring. If the width is less than 600 mm, under which code should it be classified? Cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel with a width of less than 600 mm should be classified under 7219, not 7209. 7209 requires a width of 600 mm or more. What is the allowable thickness tolerance when declaring? Customs uses actual measurement as the standard, and reasonable tolerances are usually allowed, but if the error causes a change in subheading (such as reporting 0.5 mm as 0.6 mm), it may be deemed inaccurate declaration. It is recommended to measure accurately and keep records. How to check the tariff rate for 720925? The tariff rate must be determined according to origin, trade agreements, etc., and can be checked in the Import and Export Tariff or on the website of the General Administration of Customs. Rates may differ by origin, such as MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Does annealing and pickling of cold-rolled stainless steel coil affect classification? Annealing and pickling are conventional treatments after cold rolling and do not change the classification; it is still classified under 720925. However, if it has been further processed (such as coating or cutting to shape), it may be classified under other codes. What are the common classification errors when declaring? Common errors include: mistakenly classifying sections as flat-rolled products, inaccurate thickness declaration, failure to indicate width, and confusion of processing methods (cold-rolled and hot-rolled). It is recommended to carefully check the heading notes and tariff.
Q: What products does HS code 720925 specifically refer to?
A: 720925 refers to cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more and a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm, usually in coils or cut-to-length sheets, not further worked.
Q: Under which code should cold-rolled stainless steel sections be classified?
A: Sections such as angle steel and channel steel should be classified under 7216, not 720925. 720925 applies only to flat-rolled products, while sections have a non-rectangular cross-sectional shape.
Q: How to distinguish between 720925 and 720926?
A: Both are cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel, but with different thicknesses: 720925 has a thickness of 0.5-1 mm, and 720926 has a thickness of 1-3 mm. The thickness must be measured accurately when declaring.
Q: If the width is less than 600 mm, under which code should it be classified?
A: Cold-rolled flat-rolled products of stainless steel with a width of less than 600 mm should be classified under 7219, not 7209. 7209 requires a width of 600 mm or more.
Q: What is the allowable thickness tolerance when declaring?
A: Customs uses actual measurement as the standard, and reasonable tolerances are usually allowed, but if the error causes a change in subheading (such as reporting 0.5 mm as 0.6 mm), it may be deemed inaccurate declaration. It is recommended to measure accurately and keep records.
Q: How to check the tariff rate for 720925?
A: The tariff rate must be determined according to origin, trade agreements, etc., and can be checked in the Import and Export Tariff or on the website of the General Administration of Customs. Rates may differ by origin, such as MFN rate, agreement rate, etc.
Q: Does annealing and pickling of cold-rolled stainless steel coil affect classification?
A: Annealing and pickling are conventional treatments after cold rolling and do not change the classification; it is still classified under 720925. However, if it has been further processed (such as coating or cutting to shape), it may be classified under other codes.
Q: What are the common classification errors when declaring?
A: Common errors include: mistakenly classifying sections as flat-rolled products, inaccurate thickness declaration, failure to indicate width, and confusion of processing methods (cold-rolled and hot-rolled). It is recommended to carefully check the heading notes and tariff.
⚠️ 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.