HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7208.26 – Iron 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

HS code 7208.26 is the 6-digit subheading for iron 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. It is used for medium gauge HRPO coils, construction profiles feedstock, agricultural machinery components, medium wall pipe stock and stamping blanks.

What HS 7208.26 covers

This category includes hot-rolled, flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, supplied in coils, with a width of 600mm or more, that have been pickled and have a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm. The pickling process ensures a clean, descaled surface, making these coils ideal for subsequent cold rolling into thinner sheets or for direct use in various manufacturing processes. These medium-gauge pickled coils are widely used in general fabrication, agricultural equipment, medium-wall pipe production, and certain automotive components. Global trade is robust, with major steel producers in Asia and Europe exporting to diverse manufacturing sectors worldwide that require clean-surface, formable steel for their products.

Covers: Medium gauge HRPO coils
Construction profiles feedstock
Agricultural machinery components
Medium wall pipe stock
Stamping blanks
General fabrication coils
Examples: ArcelorMittal HRPO coils (medium gauge)
Nucor medium gauge pickled steel
Tata Steel pickled coils
Baosteel hot-rolled pickled coils

Codes often confused with 7208.26

Common mistake. The thickness range '3mm or more but less than 4.75mm' is the key differentiator from 720825 (thicker) and 720827 (thinner), making precise measurement essential.

7208.25Iron 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 7208.27Iron 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 720826, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720826 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

1 South Korea $438M 17% of world exports
2 Belgium $397M 16% of world exports
3 Egypt $294M 12% of world exports

World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 Germany $298M 13% of world imports
2 Thailand $223M 10% of world imports
3 Mexico $167M 7.5% of world imports

World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 7208.26 2

Brazil splits HS 7208.26 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.08 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/720826/

{
  "code": "720826",
  "description": "Iron 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",
  "section": "XV",
  "parent": "7208"
}

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Questions about HS 7208.26

What is HS code 720826?

HS code 720826 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron 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. This category includes hot-rolled, flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, supplied in coils, with a width of 600mm or more, that have been pickled and have a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm. The pickling process ensures a clean, descaled surface, making these coils ideal for subsequent cold rolling into thinner sheets or for direct use in various manufacturing processes. These medium-gauge pickled coils are widely used in general fabrication, agricultural equipment, medium-wall pipe production, and certain automotive components. Global trade is robust, with major steel producers in Asia and Europe exporting to diverse manufacturing sectors worldwide that require clean-surface, formable steel for their products.

What products fall under HS code 720826?

Medium gauge HRPO coils, Construction profiles feedstock, Agricultural machinery components, Medium wall pipe stock, Stamping blanks, General fabrication coils

What are common misclassifications for HS code 720826?

The thickness range '3mm or more but less than 4.75mm' is the key differentiator from 720825 (thicker) and 720827 (thinner), making precise measurement essential.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720826?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720826 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($438M, 17% of world exports), Belgium ($397M) and Egypt ($294M). World exports came to about $2.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 720826?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720826 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($298M, 13% of world imports), Thailand ($223M) and Mexico ($167M). World imports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 720826 structured?

HS code 720826 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (26) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720826?

Brazil splits HS code 720826 into 2 NCM codes: 7208.26.10 (Pickled hot-rolled coil 3-4.75 mm, 355 MPa yield), 7208.26.90 (Other pickled hot-rolled coil, 3 to under 4.75 mm). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.