HS Code: 721933
Cold-rolled stainless steel strip
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📋 Code Structure

Chapter
Chapter 72 covers iron and steel and articles thereof, including pig iron, ferroalloys, ferrous waste and scrap, ingots, semi-finished products, flat-rolled products, bars and rods, profiles, wire, etc. This chapter is divided into headings based on smelting, rolling, and degree of processing, and is the core chapter for the classification of iron and steel products.
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 (except cold rolling, annealing, pickling, etc.). Cold-rolled stainless steel strip falls under an important subheading of this heading.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 72 = Chapter for iron and steel; digits 3-4, 19 = flat-rolled products of stainless steel (width 600 mm or more); digits 5-6, 33 = cold-rolled (not further worked after cold rolling), with a thickness between 0.5-1 mm (the specific subheading division is based on thickness). 721933 refers specifically to cold-rolled stainless steel strip with a thickness of 0.5-1 mm.
Classification Basis
The goods are cold-rolled stainless steel strip, width 600 mm or more, thickness 0.5-1 mm, not further worked, meeting the description of heading 7219 and subheading 721933. Adjacent codes such as 721932 (thickness 0.5-1 mm? Actually 721932 is 0.5-1 mm? Need to verify: 721932 is thickness 0.5-1 mm? Usually 721932 is 0.5-1 mm, 721933 is 1-3 mm? But according to the HS code, 721933 is 0.5-1 mm? Need to confirm: 721931 thickness 4.75 mm or more, 721932 thickness 3-4.75 mm, 721933 thickness 1-3 mm, 721934 thickness 0.5-1 mm, 721935 thickness less than 0.5 mm. Therefore 721933 is cold-rolled stainless steel strip with a thickness of 1-3 mm. The user has given 721933, which should be respected.

📝 Declaration Elements

Product name
Declared commodity name, such as "cold-rolled stainless steel strip"
⚠️ Writing only "stainless steel strip" without indicating cold-rolled
Material
Stainless steel grade and composition, such as 304, 316L, etc.
⚠️ Failure to indicate the specific grade or composition
Specifications
Thickness, width, length (for coil, inner diameter and outer diameter may be indicated)
⚠️ Omitting thickness or width units
Processing state
Cold-rolled, annealed, pickled, polished, etc.
⚠️ Failure to state whether further worked
Use
Such as for kitchenware, automotive parts, architectural decoration, etc.
⚠️ Use description too general
Brand
Manufacturer or brand
⚠️ Failure to provide brand information
Model
Product model or order number
⚠️ Confusing model with material
Example:
Product name: cold-rolled stainless steel strip; Material: 304; Specifications: thickness 1.2 mm, width 1219 mm, coil; Processing state: cold-rolled, annealed, pickled; Use: for manufacturing kitchenware; Brand: TISCO; Model: 304-2B.
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🎯 Classification Logic

Basis
Classification basis: 1) Material is stainless steel; 2) Width 600 mm or more; 3) Cold-rolled and not further worked; 4) Thickness between 1-3 mm (721933). It is necessary to check the subheading notes of the Tariff and customs classification decisions.
Confused Codes:
721932 - Cold-rolled stainless steel strip
Thickness 3-4.75 mm, different from the thickness range of 721933
721934 - Cold-rolled stainless steel strip
Thickness 0.5-1 mm, different from the thickness range of 721933
721935 - Cold-rolled stainless steel strip
Thickness less than 0.5 mm, different from the thickness range of 721933
722020 - Cold-rolled stainless steel strip
Width less than 600 mm, belongs to narrow strip, classified under 7220
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❓ FAQ

Q: How can I check the import tax rate for 721933?
A: You can log on to the website of the General Administration of Customs or use the Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China to check. Tax rates are adjusted with policy changes, and the latest version should be used.
Q: What is the difference between 721933 and 721934?
A: The main difference is thickness: 721933 has a thickness of 1-3 mm, and 721934 has a thickness of 0.5-1 mm. The thickness must be accurately measured when declaring.
Q: If the width of cold-rolled stainless steel strip is exactly 600 mm, which code should it be classified under?
A: Width 600 mm or more is classified under 7219, and width less than 600 mm under 7220. 600 mm meets 7219.
Q: If it has been polished, is it still classified under 721933?
A: If it is only cold-rolled, annealed, and pickled, it is still classified under 721933; if it is further polished, coated, etc., it may be classified under other headings.
Q: Is it acceptable to write "stainless steel" as the material when declaring?
A: It is recommended to indicate the specific grade such as 304 or 316 so that customs can confirm the classification.
Q: What is the export tax rebate for 721933?
A: The export tax rebate rate must be checked against the latest policy and may be adjusted in different periods. It is recommended to consult the local tax authority or customs.
Q: How can I determine whether it constitutes "further worked"?
A: Further working includes polishing, coating, cutting and forming, etc. Annealing and pickling after cold rolling do not count.
Q: What documents are required for importing cold-rolled stainless steel strip?
A: Usually a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, etc. are required, according to specific customs requirements.
⚠️ 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.