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, semi-finished products (such as billets and slabs), as well as hot-rolled or cold-rolled flat-rolled products, bars, angles, shapes, etc. This chapter is the basic classification chapter for iron and steel products, covering a wide range from raw materials to semi-finished products and then to finished products, but excluding further processed iron or steel articles (such as pipe fittings, structural parts, etc. of Chapter 73). Heading 7211 covers flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated. It specifically includes products that have been hot-rolled or cold-rolled and then further processed, but must meet the condition of a width of less than 600 mm. Products under this heading are usually produced by slitting wide strip or direct rolling, and are commonly used to manufacture welded pipes, cold-formed sections, automotive structural parts, etc. The first 2 digits 72 represent Chapter 72 (Iron and Steel). Digits 3-4, 11, represent heading 7211, i.e., flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, not clad, plated or coated. Digits 5-6, 14, are the subheading, further limited to hot-rolled and further processed (such as pickled, annealed, temper-rolled, etc.) sheet, with a thickness of 4.75 mm or more (but according to the subheading structure, 7211.14 specifically refers to hot-rolled and further processed sheet with a thickness of ≥4.75 mm). The complete code 721114 means: flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel, of a width of <600 mm, hot-rolled and further processed, of a thickness of ≥4.75 mm. The goods are hot-rolled carbon steel sheet, of a width of less than 600 mm, and have been further processed (such as pickling, annealing, etc.), which conforms to the description of heading 7211. If the width is ≥600 mm, it should be classified under 7208 (hot-rolled wide plate); if not further processed, it may be classified under 7211.13 (hot-rolled, thickness ≥4.75 mm, not further processed). Therefore, width and processing state are the key distinguishing factors.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "hot-rolled carbon steel sheet", which must be consistent with the contract and invoice. Material: Indicate the steel type, such as non-alloy steel, carbon steel, and specify the main chemical composition (such as C, Mn, Si, etc.). Specifications and Dimensions: Declare thickness, width, length (if cut to length). Thickness must be accurate to the millimeter, and width must clearly indicate whether it is less than 600 mm. Processing State: State whether it is hot-rolled, whether it has been further processed (such as pickling, annealing, temper-rolling, etc.), and the surface condition. Grade: Fill in the specific steel grade, such as Q235B, SS400, etc., to facilitate customs confirmation of the material. Use: Briefly describe the use, such as manufacturing welded pipes, automotive structural parts, mechanical parts, etc. Declared Quantity and Unit: Declare the quantity (in kilograms) and the legal unit in accordance with customs regulations, and the transaction unit may also be declared. Product Name: Hot-rolled carbon steel sheet; Material: Non-alloy steel, C content 0.15%; Specifications: Thickness 6.0 mm, Width 500 mm, Length 2000 mm; Processing State: Hot-rolled, then pickled and annealed; Grade: Q235B; Use: Manufacturing welded pipes; Quantity: 10,000 kg; Legal Unit: kg; Origin: China. Incorrect width declaration: Mistakenly declaring sheet with a width ≥600 mm as less than 600 mm, resulting in classification errors. Unclear processing state description: Failing to indicate whether further processing such as pickling or annealing has been carried out, affecting subheading determination. Material misdeclaration: Mistakenly declaring non-alloy steel as alloy steel, which may be classified under headings such as 7225.

The core basis for classification is the notes to Chapter 72 and subheading notes of the Import and Export Tariff. First confirm that the material is non-alloy steel, then confirm that the width is less than 600 mm, then confirm that the processing state is hot-rolled and further processed, and finally confirm that the thickness is ≥4.75 mm. If the width is ≥600 mm, it should be classified under 7208; if not further processed, it should be classified under 7211.13; if the thickness is <4.75 mm, it should be classified under 7211.19. 7208 Hot-rolled wide plate: Width ≥600 mm, whereas 721114 requires width <600 mm. 7211.13 Hot-rolled sheet, not further processed: 7211.13 has not been further processed by pickling, annealing, etc., whereas 721114 must have been further processed. 7211.19 Hot-rolled sheet, further processed, thickness <4.75 mm: Thickness <4.75 mm, whereas 721114 has a thickness ≥4.75 mm. 7225 Alloy steel wide plate: Material is alloy steel, whereas 721114 is non-alloy steel. 7212 Sheet clad, plated or coated: 7212 has been clad, plated or coated, whereas 721114 has not been clad, plated or coated. Is the material non-alloy steel? Is the width less than 600 mm? Has it been further processed after hot rolling? Is the thickness ≥4.75 mm? Has it not been clad, plated or coated?

How can I check the import tariff rate for 721114? You can log on to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the "Customs Import and Export Tariff" to check. Enter HS code 721114 to view the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Tariff rates may be adjusted with policy changes, so it is recommended to refer to the latest version. What is the difference between 721114 and 721113? 721113 is hot-rolled sheet not further processed, with a thickness ≥4.75 mm; 721114 is hot-rolled sheet that has been further processed (such as pickling, annealing). The key difference is whether it has been further processed. If the width is exactly 600 mm, which code should it be classified under? A width of 600 mm does not fall under "less than 600 mm", so it should be classified under 7208 (hot-rolled wide plate), not 7211. Classification must be judged strictly by the numerical value. Is a material certificate required when declaring? Yes, it is recommended to attach a material certificate or quality inspection report to prove the steel type and chemical composition, so that customs can confirm the classification. This is especially important when the material is close to the alloy steel threshold. Can 721114 sheet be used to manufacture welded pipes? Yes, 721114 sheet is commonly used to manufacture welded pipes, cold-formed sections, etc. However, if it is subsequently processed into welded pipes, the welded pipes should be classified under headings such as 7306. How can one determine whether "further processing" has been carried out? Further processing includes pickling, annealing, temper-rolling, edge trimming, etc. If it is only naturally cooled after hot rolling, it is not considered further processing. It must be judged according to the production process. What regulatory conditions are required for importing 721114? Generally, an automatic import license (if applicable), certificate of origin, etc. are required. Specific regulatory conditions can be checked in the "Table of Regulatory Condition Codes" issued by the General Administration of Customs. What is the export tax rebate rate for 721114? The export tax rebate rate will be adjusted with national policies. It is recommended to check the latest export tax rebate rate database of the State Taxation Administration. Generally, the export tax rebate rate for steel is low or zero, and the latest documents shall prevail.