How do I know if my steel product is hot-rolled or cold-rolled?

Hot-rolled steel is typically produced at high temperatures, making it easier to shape, while cold-rolled steel is processed at room temperature, resulting in a smoother finish.

What is the significance of carbon content in cold-rolled steel?

The carbon content affects the strength and hardness of the steel. HS-6 721123 is for cold-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon, while HS-6 721129 is for those with 0.25% or more.

Can I use HS-4 7211 for steel products that are coated?

No, HS-4 7211 specifically covers flat-rolled products that are not clad, plated, or coated.

What should I do if my product doesn’t fit neatly into any HS-6 line?

If your product does not fit into the specified HS-6 lines, you may classify it under HS-6 721190, which is for items not elsewhere classified in heading 7211.

HS-4 · Heading

7211 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated

Chapter 72: Iron and steel

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 7211 when importing flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products that are less than 600mm wide. For example, if you're bringing in hot-rolled steel sheets that are 500mm wide and 5mm thick, this heading applies. It's crucial to classify your products correctly to avoid customs issues.

When deciding between the HS-6 lines, note that 721113 covers hot-rolled steel over 150mm wide and 4mm thick, while 721114 includes hot-rolled products under 600mm wide but thicker than 4.75mm. If your product is hot-rolled and less than 4.75mm thick, it falls under 721119.

For cold-rolled products, 721123 is for those with less than 0.25% carbon, while 721129 is for those with 0.25% or more. If your product doesn’t fit neatly into these categories, you may need to classify it under 721190, which is for items not elsewhere classified in this heading.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 7211 · flat-rolled iron steel · non-alloy steel products · hot-rolled steel sheets · cold-rolled steel strips · steel classification · import steel products · HS-6 lines · steel thickness · customs classification

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, 500mm wide, 5mm thick
Cold-rolled steel strips, 400mm wide, 0.2% carbon content
Hot-rolled plates, 300mm wide, 3mm thick
Cold-rolled coils, 550mm wide, 0.3% carbon content
Flat-rolled steel, 450mm wide, 4.5mm thick
Non-alloy steel sheets, 580mm wide, 4mm thick

Common questions

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What is HS-4 7211 used for?
How to classify flat-rolled steel for import?
What are the differences between HS-6 721113 and 721114?
How to determine the right HS code for cold-rolled steel?
What thickness qualifies for HS-6 721119?
How do I classify non-alloy steel products under 600mm?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 7211?: HS-4 7211 includes flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products that are less than 600mm wide, such as hot-rolled and cold-rolled sheets.
How do I know if my steel product is hot-rolled or cold-rolled?: Hot-rolled steel is typically produced at high temperatures, making it easier to shape, while cold-rolled steel is processed at room temperature, resulting in a smoother finish.
What is the significance of carbon content in cold-rolled steel?: The carbon content affects the strength and hardness of the steel. HS-6 721123 is for cold-rolled steel with less than 0.25% carbon, while HS-6 721129 is for those with 0.25% or more.
Can I use HS-4 7211 for steel products that are coated?: No, HS-4 7211 specifically covers flat-rolled products that are not clad, plated, or coated.
What should I do if my product doesn’t fit neatly into any HS-6 line?: If your product does not fit into the specified HS-6 lines, you may classify it under HS-6 721190, which is for items not elsewhere classified in heading 7211.

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