Chapter 72 covers iron and steel smelting and preliminary processed products, including pig iron, ferroalloys, waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, and flat-rolled products, bars, profiles, etc. This chapter is divided into headings according to stages such as smelting, casting, and rolling, and is the core chapter for the steel trade. Heading 7219 refers specifically to flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, whether hot-rolled or cold-rolled, but not further worked (such as plated or coated). Hot-rolled coils, if of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more and not pickled, are classified under this heading. The first 2 digits 72 represent the chapter on iron and steel; the 3rd-4th digits 19 indicate flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more; the 5th-6th digits 11 further limit it to coils that are hot-rolled, not pickled, and of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more. If the thickness is less than 4.75 mm or if pickled, they are classified under other subheadings. The goods are hot-rolled stainless steel coils, of a width of 600 mm or more, of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more, and not pickled or otherwise surface-treated, meeting all the conditions of subheading 721911. If the thickness is insufficient or if pickled, they should be classified under adjacent subheadings such as 721912-721914.
Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel smelting and preliminary processed products, including pig iron, ferroalloys, waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, and flat-rolled products, bars, profiles, etc. This chapter is divided into headings according to stages such as smelting, casting, and rolling, and is the core chapter for the steel trade.
Heading
Heading 7219 refers specifically to flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, whether hot-rolled or cold-rolled, but not further worked (such as plated or coated). Hot-rolled coils, if of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more and not pickled, are classified under this heading.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 72 represent the chapter on iron and steel; the 3rd-4th digits 19 indicate flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of 600 mm or more; the 5th-6th digits 11 further limit it to coils that are hot-rolled, not pickled, and of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more. If the thickness is less than 4.75 mm or if pickled, they are classified under other subheadings.
Classification Basis
The goods are hot-rolled stainless steel coils, of a width of 600 mm or more, of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more, and not pickled or otherwise surface-treated, meeting all the conditions of subheading 721911. If the thickness is insufficient or if pickled, they should be classified under adjacent subheadings such as 721912-721914.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The standard name of the declared commodity should include key information such as material, processing state, and shape, for example, "hot-rolled stainless steel coil". Material: The specific grade or composition of the stainless steel, such as 304, 316L, etc., which must comply with international or domestic standards. Specifications and dimensions: Thickness, width, coil weight, etc. Thickness must be accurate to the millimeter, and width must indicate whether it is 600 mm or more. Processing state: Clearly state hot-rolled, not pickled, not further worked, such as "hot-rolled, not pickled, black coil". Use: Main use, such as for manufacturing pipes, kitchenware, automotive parts, etc., which affects classification but is not decisive. Brand: Manufacturer or brand; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". Origin: Country or region of origin, which affects tariffs and trade policy. Product name: hot-rolled stainless steel coil; Material: 304; Specifications: thickness 5.0 mm, width 1250 mm, coil weight 10 tons; Processing state: hot-rolled, not pickled, black coil; Use: for manufacturing chemical equipment; Brand: TISCO; Origin: China. Thickness misreporting: declaring coils with thickness < 4.75 mm as 721911, when they should actually be classified under subheadings such as 721912. Omission of pickling status: pickled coils should be classified under 721913 or 721914, not 721911. Width error: coils with width < 600 mm should be classified under other headings, such as 7220.
Product name
The standard name of the declared commodity should include key information such as material, processing state, and shape, for example, "hot-rolled stainless steel coil".
⚠️ Writing only "stainless steel coil" or "steel coil" without indicating hot-rolled and the specific material.
Material
The specific grade or composition of the stainless steel, such as 304, 316L, etc., which must comply with international or domestic standards.
⚠️ Writing only "stainless steel" without providing the specific grade or chemical composition.
Specifications and dimensions
Thickness, width, coil weight, etc. Thickness must be accurate to the millimeter, and width must indicate whether it is 600 mm or more.
⚠️ Incorrect unit for thickness (such as mistakenly using centimeters), or failing to indicate whether the width meets the standard.
Processing state
Clearly state hot-rolled, not pickled, not further worked, such as "hot-rolled, not pickled, black coil".
⚠️ Confusing hot-rolled with cold-rolled, or omitting "not pickled", leading to classification errors.
Use
Main use, such as for manufacturing pipes, kitchenware, automotive parts, etc., which affects classification but is not decisive.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as "industrial use", lacking specificity.
Brand
Manufacturer or brand; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand".
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or incomplete filling.
Origin
Country or region of origin, which affects tariffs and trade policy.
⚠️ Confusing origin with place of dispatch, or failing to provide a certificate of origin.
Example： Product name: hot-rolled stainless steel coil; Material: 304; Specifications: thickness 5.0 mm, width 1250 mm, coil weight 10 tons; Processing state: hot-rolled, not pickled, black coil; Use: for manufacturing chemical equipment; Brand: TISCO; Origin: China.
Common Mistakes：
Thickness misreporting: declaring coils with thickness < 4.75 mm as 721911, when they should actually be classified under subheadings such as 721912.
Omission of pickling status: pickled coils should be classified under 721913 or 721914, not 721911.
Width error: coils with width < 600 mm should be classified under other headings, such as 7220.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) the material is stainless steel; 2) the shape is coil; 3) width is 600 mm or more; 4) the processing method is hot-rolled; 5) not pickled; 6) thickness is 4.75 mm or more. Only when all the above conditions are met can it be classified under 721911. 721912 Hot-rolled stainless steel coil, thickness < 4.75 mm, not pickled: Thickness less than 4.75 mm, other conditions the same; thickness must be accurately measured when classifying. 721913 Hot-rolled stainless steel coil, thickness ≥ 4.75 mm, pickled: Pickled, surface condition different; whether pickled must be confirmed when classifying. 721914 Hot-rolled stainless steel coil, thickness < 4.75 mm, pickled: Thickness less than 4.75 mm and pickled; only when both are met is it classified under this code. 722011 Hot-rolled stainless steel narrow strip, width < 600 mm: Width less than 600 mm, belonging to narrow strip, classified under heading 7220. Confirm the material is stainless steel, not other alloy steel. Confirm the shape is coil, not plate or straight bar. Measure whether the width is 600 mm or more. Confirm the processing method is hot-rolled, not cold-rolled. Confirm it is not pickled and the surface is oxide scale. Measure whether the thickness is 4.75 mm or more.
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) the material is stainless steel; 2) the shape is coil; 3) width is 600 mm or more; 4) the processing method is hot-rolled; 5) not pickled; 6) thickness is 4.75 mm or more. Only when all the above conditions are met can it be classified under 721911.
Confused Codes：
721912 - Hot-rolled stainless steel coil, thickness < 4.75 mm, not pickled
Thickness less than 4.75 mm, other conditions the same; thickness must be accurately measured when classifying.
Width less than 600 mm, belonging to narrow strip, classified under heading 7220.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm the material is stainless steel, not other alloy steel.
✓ Confirm the shape is coil, not plate or straight bar.
✓ Measure whether the width is 600 mm or more.
✓ Confirm the processing method is hot-rolled, not cold-rolled.
✓ Confirm it is not pickled and the surface is oxide scale.
✓ Measure whether the thickness is 4.75 mm or more.
❓ FAQ
How can I check the tariff rate for 721911? You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window by entering the HS code. Tariff rates are adjusted according to policy, so it is recommended to rely on the latest official publication. Under which code should hot-rolled stainless steel coil be classified after pickling? If thickness is 4.75 mm or more, classify under 721913; if thickness is less than 4.75 mm, classify under 721914. Pickling is further processing and changes the surface condition. Can coils with a width of exactly 600 mm be classified under 721911? Yes, width of 600 mm or more meets the condition. However, attention must be paid to measurement accuracy to avoid classification disputes caused by errors. What is the main difference between 721911 and 721912? The main difference is thickness: 721911 requires thickness of 4.75 mm or more, while 721912 requires thickness less than 4.75 mm. Other conditions are the same. How should "not pickled" be described when declaring? It can be stated as "hot-rolled, not pickled, black coil" or "hot-rolled, surface untreated", and indicate that there is no pickling process. If the coil has slight rust, does it affect classification? Slight rust does not change the classification; as long as it is not pickled or otherwise surface-treated, it is still classified under 721911. However, the condition must be declared truthfully. What documents are required for importing stainless steel coils? Usually contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc. are required. Some countries may require material certificates or test reports. Does 721911 apply to all stainless steel materials? Yes, as long as it meets the definition of stainless steel (containing 10.5% or more by weight of chromium) and satisfies the other conditions, it can be classified under this code. However, different grades may affect tariffs.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 721911?
A: You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window by entering the HS code. Tariff rates are adjusted according to policy, so it is recommended to rely on the latest official publication.
Q: Under which code should hot-rolled stainless steel coil be classified after pickling?
A: If thickness is 4.75 mm or more, classify under 721913; if thickness is less than 4.75 mm, classify under 721914. Pickling is further processing and changes the surface condition.
Q: Can coils with a width of exactly 600 mm be classified under 721911?
A: Yes, width of 600 mm or more meets the condition. However, attention must be paid to measurement accuracy to avoid classification disputes caused by errors.
Q: What is the main difference between 721911 and 721912?
A: The main difference is thickness: 721911 requires thickness of 4.75 mm or more, while 721912 requires thickness less than 4.75 mm. Other conditions are the same.
Q: How should "not pickled" be described when declaring?
A: It can be stated as "hot-rolled, not pickled, black coil" or "hot-rolled, surface untreated", and indicate that there is no pickling process.
Q: If the coil has slight rust, does it affect classification?
A: Slight rust does not change the classification; as long as it is not pickled or otherwise surface-treated, it is still classified under 721911. However, the condition must be declared truthfully.
Q: What documents are required for importing stainless steel coils?
A: Usually contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, etc. are required. Some countries may require material certificates or test reports.
Q: Does 721911 apply to all stainless steel materials?
A: Yes, as long as it meets the definition of stainless steel (containing 10.5% or more by weight of chromium) and satisfies the other conditions, it can be classified under this code. However, different grades may affect tariffs.
⚠️ 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.