What is HS-4 7220 for stainless steel?
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
HS-4 · Heading
7220 — Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm
Chapter 72: Iron and steel
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 7220 when importing or exporting stainless steel flat-rolled products that are less than 600mm in width. For example, if you're shipping hot-rolled stainless steel sheets that are 5mm thick and 500mm wide, this heading applies.
To differentiate between the subheadings, consider the thickness and rolling method. For instance, HS-6 722011 is for hot-rolled products that are 4.75mm or thicker, while HS-6 722012 is for those that are hot-rolled but thinner than 4.75mm. This distinction is crucial for compliance and accurate duty assessment.
If your product is cold-rolled and still meets the width criteria, you would use HS-6 722020. However, if your product doesn’t fit neatly into the specified categories, HS-6 722090 is for stainless steel flat-rolled products not elsewhere classified in this heading.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
stainless steel flat-rolled products · HS-4 7220 · hot-rolled stainless steel · cold-rolled stainless steel · thickness under 600mm · import stainless steel sheets · export stainless steel products · HS-6 classification · stainless steel thickness · flat-rolled steel products
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Hot-rolled stainless steel sheets, 5mm thick and 500mm wide (HS-6 722011)
- Hot-rolled stainless steel sheets, 3mm thick and 400mm wide (HS-6 722012)
- Cold-rolled stainless steel strips, 2mm thick and 300mm wide (HS-6 722020)
- Stainless steel flat-rolled products that don’t fit other classifications (HS-6 722090)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify stainless steel flat-rolled products?
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
What thickness qualifies for HS-6 722011?
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How to determine cold-rolled vs hot-rolled stainless steel?
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What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 722090?
Use n.e.c. only when you have ruled out every more specific line in the same section.
Can I use HS-4 7220 for all stainless steel sheets?
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What products fall under HS-4 7220?
- HS-4 7220 covers stainless steel flat-rolled products with a width of less than 600mm, including hot-rolled and cold-rolled sheets.
- How do I know if my product is hot-rolled or cold-rolled?
- Hot-rolled products are typically produced at high temperatures, resulting in a rough surface, while cold-rolled products are processed at room temperature, leading to a smoother finish.
- What thickness qualifies for HS-6 722011?
- HS-6 722011 applies to hot-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products that are 4.75mm thick or more.
- What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 722090?
- n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' meaning this code is for stainless steel flat-rolled products that do not fit into the other specified categories.
- Can I classify my stainless steel product under multiple HS codes?
- You should classify your product under the most specific HS code that accurately describes it. Using multiple codes for the same product can lead to compliance issues.
- What should I do if my product doesn't fit any HS-6 subheading?
- If your product doesn't fit any specific subheading, you should use HS-6 722090 for products not elsewhere classified.
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HS-6 subheadings (4)
- 722011Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more
- 722012Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 4.75mm
- 722020Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled
- 722090Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in heading no 7220