HS-4 · Heading
7208 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated
Chapter 72: Iron and steel
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 7208 when importing flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that are 600mm or wider and hot-rolled, such as steel sheets used in construction. Ensure your products are not clad, plated, or coated to qualify under this heading.
When selecting among the HS-6 subheadings, consider whether your product is in coils or not. For example, 720810 applies to coils with patterns in relief, while 720840 is for non-coil products with patterns. If your steel is hot-rolled and without patterns, you’ll need to further differentiate by thickness.
Thickness is a key factor in choosing the correct subheading. If your product is a coil with a thickness of 4.75mm or more, use 720825. For thicknesses between 3mm and 4.75mm, select 720826. Products less than 3mm in thickness fall under 720827. Make sure to measure accurately to avoid misclassification.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
HS-4 7208 · iron non-alloy steel · flat-rolled products · hot-rolled steel · steel coils · steel thickness classification · steel import codes · non-clad steel products · steel subheadings · steel for construction
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Hot-rolled steel sheets for automotive manufacturing, 600mm wide.
- Coiled flat-rolled steel for construction, 4mm thick, without patterns.
- Non-coiled hot-rolled steel plates, 10mm thick, used in heavy machinery.
- Steel coils with decorative patterns for architectural applications.
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 7208 used for?
- How to classify hot-rolled steel products?
- What are the thickness requirements for HS-6 7208?
- Are there specific codes for coiled steel?
- How do I determine the right HS-6 subheading?
- What products fall under HS-4 7208?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify flat-rolled iron steel products
- differences between HS-6 subheadings for steel
- requirements for importing hot-rolled steel
- steel thickness categories for HS-4 7208
- what is included in HS-4 7208 classification
- how to choose the right HS-6 code for steel
- importing non-alloy steel sheets and coils
- steel coil thickness classification under HS-4
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products are classified under HS-4 7208?
- HS-4 7208 covers hot-rolled flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that are 600mm or more in width, including both coiled and non-coiled forms.
- How do I know if my steel product fits under HS-4 7208?
- Check if your product is flat-rolled, hot-rolled, and at least 600mm wide. Ensure it is not clad, plated, or coated.
- What is the difference between HS-6 720825 and HS-6 720826?
- HS-6 720825 is for coils with a thickness of 4.75mm or more, while HS-6 720826 is for coils with a thickness between 3mm and 4.75mm.
- Can I use HS-4 7208 for coated steel products?
- No, HS-4 7208 specifically excludes coated, clad, or plated steel products. You will need to find a different classification.
- What should I do if my steel product does not fit any HS-6 subheading?
- If your product does not fit any specific HS-6 subheading, consider using HS-6 720890, which covers other hot-rolled flat-rolled products not elsewhere classified.
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HS-6 subheadings (14)
- 720810Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief
- 720825Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more
- 720826Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm
- 720827Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
- 720836Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 10mm
- 720837Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm
- 720838Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm
- 720839Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm
- 720840Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief
- 720851Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm
- 720852Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm
- 720853Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm
- 720854Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than 3mm
- 720890Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208