Chapter 72 covers iron and steel smelting and primary iron and steel products, including pig iron, ferroalloys, scrap, ingots and semi-finished products, as well as plates, sheets, strips, bars, rods, sections, etc. formed by rolling, drawing, extrusion, and other processing. This chapter is the basic classification chapter for iron and steel products, emphasizing that the material is iron or steel, and most headings are divided by processing state (such as hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated) and shape. 7210 belongs to the coated products of flat-rolled products in this chapter, and is different from other rolled forms such as 7211-7217. Heading 7210 specifically refers to flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, coated or clad. It includes tin-plated, lead-plated, zinc-plated, aluminum-plated, chromium-plated, painted, etc., but does not include electro-galvanized (classified under 7210.30) and tin-plated (classified under 7210.11, etc.). Under this heading, it is subdivided by coating material; 7210.49 is "other coatings," i.e., coatings other than tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, chromium, and oxides, such as nickel-plated, copper-plated, brass-plated, etc., or composite coatings. The first 2 digits "72" represent Chapter 72 "Iron and steel," covering the entire iron and steel chain from raw materials to finished products. The 3rd-4th digits "10" represent heading 7210 "flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, coated or clad." The 5th-6th digits "49" are a subheading meaning "other coatings," i.e., the remaining coatings under 7210 after excluding tin-plated (11), lead-plated (12), zinc-plated (20/30), aluminum-plated (61), chromium-plated (50), and painted (70), etc. Therefore, 721049 is fully described as "other coated steel sheet," referring to flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, with coatings other than the main coatings. This product is classified under 721049 because it is a flat-rolled product of non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, and the coating is not among the specifically named tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, chromium, etc., nor is it painted or clad. If the width is <600 mm, it should be classified under 7212; if it is alloy steel, it should be classified under 7225 or 7226; if the coating is zinc, it should be classified under 7210.20 or 7210.30. Therefore, four conditions must be met simultaneously: width, material, processing state, and coating type.
Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel smelting and primary iron and steel products, including pig iron, ferroalloys, scrap, ingots and semi-finished products, as well as plates, sheets, strips, bars, rods, sections, etc. formed by rolling, drawing, extrusion, and other processing. This chapter is the basic classification chapter for iron and steel products, emphasizing that the material is iron or steel, and most headings are divided by processing state (such as hot-rolled, cold-rolled, coated) and shape. 7210 belongs to the coated products of flat-rolled products in this chapter, and is different from other rolled forms such as 7211-7217.
Heading
Heading 7210 specifically refers to flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, coated or clad. It includes tin-plated, lead-plated, zinc-plated, aluminum-plated, chromium-plated, painted, etc., but does not include electro-galvanized (classified under 7210.30) and tin-plated (classified under 7210.11, etc.). Under this heading, it is subdivided by coating material; 7210.49 is "other coatings," i.e., coatings other than tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, chromium, and oxides, such as nickel-plated, copper-plated, brass-plated, etc., or composite coatings.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits "72" represent Chapter 72 "Iron and steel," covering the entire iron and steel chain from raw materials to finished products. The 3rd-4th digits "10" represent heading 7210 "flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, coated or clad." The 5th-6th digits "49" are a subheading meaning "other coatings," i.e., the remaining coatings under 7210 after excluding tin-plated (11), lead-plated (12), zinc-plated (20/30), aluminum-plated (61), chromium-plated (50), and painted (70), etc. Therefore, 721049 is fully described as "other coated steel sheet," referring to flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, with coatings other than the main coatings.
Classification Basis
This product is classified under 721049 because it is a flat-rolled product of non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, and the coating is not among the specifically named tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, chromium, etc., nor is it painted or clad. If the width is <600 mm, it should be classified under 7212; if it is alloy steel, it should be classified under 7225 or 7226; if the coating is zinc, it should be classified under 7210.20 or 7210.30. Therefore, four conditions must be met simultaneously: width, material, processing state, and coating type.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The standard name of the declared commodity should include material, coating type, and shape, such as "nickel-plated steel strip" or "copper-plated steel sheet." Material: Indicate the steel type, such as non-alloy steel or low-carbon steel, and specify the main chemical composition or grade. Specifications and dimensions: Declare thickness, width, and length (if it is sheet), and the width must be 600 mm or more. Coating type: Clearly specify the coating material, such as nickel-plated, copper-plated, brass-plated, tin-nickel alloy-plated, etc.; do not write vaguely as "other coatings." Processing state: State whether it is hot-rolled or cold-rolled, and whether it has undergone annealing, temper rolling, or other treatment. Use: Briefly describe the main use, such as home appliance panels, architectural decoration, automotive parts, etc. Brand or manufacturer: Declare the brand or manufacturer name; if there is no brand, write "none." Model or specification: Fill in the specific model or order number to facilitate customs identification. Product name: nickel-plated steel strip; Material: non-alloy steel, grade SPCC; Specifications: thickness 0.5 mm, width 1000 mm, coil; Coating: nickel-plated, nickel layer thickness 2 μm; Processing state: cold-rolled, annealed; Use: used to manufacture battery shells; Brand: Baosteel; Model: BN-05. Mistakenly classifying zinc-plated steel sheet under 721049; it should actually be classified under 7210.20 or 7210.30. Coated steel strip with a width of less than 600 mm should be classified under 7212, not 7210. Coated plates of alloy steel should be classified under 7225 or 7226 and cannot be declared as non-alloy steel.
Product name
The standard name of the declared commodity should include material, coating type, and shape, such as "nickel-plated steel strip" or "copper-plated steel sheet."
⚠️ Writing only "steel sheet" or "coated steel sheet" without specifying the specific coating material.
Material
Indicate the steel type, such as non-alloy steel or low-carbon steel, and specify the main chemical composition or grade.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as alloy steel or stainless steel, resulting in classification errors.
Specifications and dimensions
Declare thickness, width, and length (if it is sheet), and the width must be 600 mm or more.
⚠️ Not specifying the width, or using the wrong width unit (such as writing below 600 mm).
Coating type
Clearly specify the coating material, such as nickel-plated, copper-plated, brass-plated, tin-nickel alloy-plated, etc.; do not write vaguely as "other coatings."
⚠️ Misreporting zinc-plated or aluminum-plated as other coatings.
Processing state
State whether it is hot-rolled or cold-rolled, and whether it has undergone annealing, temper rolling, or other treatment.
⚠️ Confusing hot-rolled and cold-rolled, affecting classification.
Use
Briefly describe the main use, such as home appliance panels, architectural decoration, automotive parts, etc.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as "industrial use."
Brand or manufacturer
Declare the brand or manufacturer name; if there is no brand, write "none."
⚠️ Omitting it or writing "unknown."
Model or specification
Fill in the specific model or order number to facilitate customs identification.
⚠️ Confusing it with specifications and dimensions, resulting in incomplete filling.
Example： Product name: nickel-plated steel strip; Material: non-alloy steel, grade SPCC; Specifications: thickness 0.5 mm, width 1000 mm, coil; Coating: nickel-plated, nickel layer thickness 2 μm; Processing state: cold-rolled, annealed; Use: used to manufacture battery shells; Brand: Baosteel; Model: BN-05.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying zinc-plated steel sheet under 721049; it should actually be classified under 7210.20 or 7210.30.
Coated steel strip with a width of less than 600 mm should be classified under 7212, not 7210.
Coated plates of alloy steel should be classified under 7225 or 7226 and cannot be declared as non-alloy steel.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) the material is non-alloy steel; 2) width is 600 mm or more; 3) it is a flat-rolled product; 4) it has been coated or clad; 5) the coating is not among the specifically named tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, chromium, etc., nor is it painted. All the above conditions must be met simultaneously to be classified under 721049. If any one is not met, consider other subheadings or headings. 721020 Lead-plated steel sheet: The coating is lead; 721049 is for other coatings, and lead is specifically named, so it is classified under 721020. 721030 Electro-galvanized steel sheet: The coating is zinc (electroplated); zinc is specifically named, and 721049 is for other coatings, so it is classified under 721030. 721050 Chromium-plated steel sheet: The coating is chromium or chromium oxide; chromium is specifically named, and 721049 is for other coatings, so it is classified under 721050. 721070 Painted steel sheet: The surface is painted or has an organic coating; 721049 is for metal coatings, while painted products are classified under 721070. 721250 Other coated narrow steel strip: Width <600 mm; 721049 requires width 600 mm or more, so narrow strip is classified under 721250. Is the material non-alloy steel? Is the width 600 mm or more? Is it a flat-rolled product? Is the coating not tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, or chromium? Is it not painted or clad with non-metal?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) the material is non-alloy steel; 2) width is 600 mm or more; 3) it is a flat-rolled product; 4) it has been coated or clad; 5) the coating is not among the specifically named tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, chromium, etc., nor is it painted. All the above conditions must be met simultaneously to be classified under 721049. If any one is not met, consider other subheadings or headings.
Confused Codes：
721020 - Lead-plated steel sheet
The coating is lead; 721049 is for other coatings, and lead is specifically named, so it is classified under 721020.
721030 - Electro-galvanized steel sheet
The coating is zinc (electroplated); zinc is specifically named, and 721049 is for other coatings, so it is classified under 721030.
721050 - Chromium-plated steel sheet
The coating is chromium or chromium oxide; chromium is specifically named, and 721049 is for other coatings, so it is classified under 721050.
721070 - Painted steel sheet
The surface is painted or has an organic coating; 721049 is for metal coatings, while painted products are classified under 721070.
721250 - Other coated narrow steel strip
Width <600 mm; 721049 requires width 600 mm or more, so narrow strip is classified under 721250.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material non-alloy steel?
✓ Is the width 600 mm or more?
✓ Is it a flat-rolled product?
✓ Is the coating not tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, or chromium?
✓ Is it not painted or clad with non-metal?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the import tax rate for 721049? You can use the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or a professional tariff query platform, enter HS code 721049, select the country of origin and trade mode, and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Note that tax rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest announcement should prevail. What is the difference between 721049 and 721030? 721030 is electro-galvanized steel sheet, with a zinc coating; 721049 is other coated steel sheet, with a coating that is not among the specifically named tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, chromium, etc. If the coating is zinc, it must be classified under 721030 and cannot be classified under 721049. Which code is nickel-plated steel strip with a width of 600 mm classified under? A width of exactly 600 mm meets the width requirement of 7210 (600 mm or more), and the coating is nickel (other coating), so it should be classified under 721049. If the width is less than 600 mm, it is classified under 721250. Can coated plates of alloy steel be classified under 721049? No. 7210 applies only to non-alloy steel. Coated plates of alloy steel should be classified under 7225 or 7226, depending on width and processing state. When declaring, material certification must be provided to clarify the steel type. How should "coating type" be filled in during declaration? The coating material should be filled in specifically, such as nickel-plated, copper-plated, brass-plated, tin-nickel alloy-plated, etc.; it cannot be written vaguely as "other coatings." If it is a composite coating, the materials and thickness of each layer must be indicated. Does 721049 include painted steel sheets? No. Painted or organic-coated products should be classified under 721070. 721049 refers only to metal coatings, such as electroplating, electroless plating, etc. If metal is first plated and then painted, it is usually classified as painted. What documents are required to import 721049? Generally, a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, material certification, coating test report, etc. are required. Customs may require composition analysis or coating thickness testing to confirm classification. How can classification errors for 721049 be avoided? Focus on checking the material, width, and coating type. It is recommended to use customs advance classification services or refer to the "Customs Import and Export Tariff Commodity and Heading Notes." Keep complete technical documentation for customs inspection.
Q: How can I check the import tax rate for 721049?
A: You can use the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or a professional tariff query platform, enter HS code 721049, select the country of origin and trade mode, and the system will display the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Note that tax rates may be adjusted with policy changes, and the latest announcement should prevail.
Q: What is the difference between 721049 and 721030?
A: 721030 is electro-galvanized steel sheet, with a zinc coating; 721049 is other coated steel sheet, with a coating that is not among the specifically named tin, lead, zinc, aluminum, chromium, etc. If the coating is zinc, it must be classified under 721030 and cannot be classified under 721049.
Q: Which code is nickel-plated steel strip with a width of 600 mm classified under?
A: A width of exactly 600 mm meets the width requirement of 7210 (600 mm or more), and the coating is nickel (other coating), so it should be classified under 721049. If the width is less than 600 mm, it is classified under 721250.
Q: Can coated plates of alloy steel be classified under 721049?
A: No. 7210 applies only to non-alloy steel. Coated plates of alloy steel should be classified under 7225 or 7226, depending on width and processing state. When declaring, material certification must be provided to clarify the steel type.
Q: How should "coating type" be filled in during declaration?
A: The coating material should be filled in specifically, such as nickel-plated, copper-plated, brass-plated, tin-nickel alloy-plated, etc.; it cannot be written vaguely as "other coatings." If it is a composite coating, the materials and thickness of each layer must be indicated.
Q: Does 721049 include painted steel sheets?
A: No. Painted or organic-coated products should be classified under 721070. 721049 refers only to metal coatings, such as electroplating, electroless plating, etc. If metal is first plated and then painted, it is usually classified as painted.
Q: What documents are required to import 721049?
A: Generally, a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, material certification, coating test report, etc. are required. Customs may require composition analysis or coating thickness testing to confirm classification.
Q: How can classification errors for 721049 be avoided?
A: Focus on checking the material, width, and coating type. It is recommended to use customs advance classification services or refer to the "Customs Import and Export Tariff Commodity and Heading Notes." Keep complete technical documentation for customs inspection.
⚠️ 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.