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.

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

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

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

How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.

What is HS-4 7220 for stainless steel?
How to classify stainless steel flat-rolled products?
What thickness qualifies for HS-6 722011?
How to determine cold-rolled vs hot-rolled stainless steel?
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 722090?
Can I use HS-4 7220 for all stainless steel sheets?

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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