HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7208.27 – 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 less than 3mm

HS code 7208.27 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 less than 3mm. It is used for light gauge HRPO coils, cold rolling feedstock, HVAC ducting material, appliance components and light structural sections.

What HS 7208.27 covers

This HS code covers 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 less than 3mm. These light-gauge pickled coils are crucial as feedstock for cold rolling mills, where they are further processed into even thinner, higher-quality cold-rolled sheets. They are also directly used in applications requiring a clean, smooth surface and good formability, such as HVAC ducting, appliance components, and light structural sections. Major steel-producing nations in Asia and Europe are key exporters, serving industries globally that require thin, clean-surface steel for a wide array of consumer and industrial goods.

Covers
  • Light gauge HRPO coils
  • Cold rolling feedstock
  • HVAC ducting material
  • Appliance components
  • Light structural sections
  • Thin hot-rolled pickled sheets
Examples
  • JSW Steel light gauge HRPO
  • US Steel pickled coils for cold rolling
  • Baosteel thin HRPO
  • Hyundai Steel pickled sheet coils

Codes often confused with 7208.27

Common mistake. Distinguishing this from 720825 and 720826 relies solely on the 'less than 3mm' thickness criterion. Accurate measurement is paramount to avoid misclassification.

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 more7208.26Iron 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

Top exporters and importers of HS code 720827, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720827 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world imports. Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 South Korea $542M
  2. 2 Japan $535M
  3. 3 Belgium $497M

World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $477M
  2. 2 Thailand $309M
  3. 3 Mexico $299M

Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

World total: $3.7B 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 7208.27 2

Brazil splits HS 7208.27 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 7208.27.10 Pickled hot-rolled coil under 3 mm, 275 MPa yieldCom um limite mínimo de elasticidade de 275 MPa
  2. 7208.27.90 Other pickled hot-rolled coil, under 3 mmOutros

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.

Questions about HS 7208.27

What is HS code 720827?

HS code 720827 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 less than 3mm. This HS code covers 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 less than 3mm. These light-gauge pickled coils are crucial as feedstock for cold rolling mills, where they are further processed into even thinner, higher-quality cold-rolled sheets. They are also directly used in applications requiring a clean, smooth surface and good formability, such as HVAC ducting, appliance components, and light structural sections. Major steel-producing nations in Asia and Europe are key exporters, serving industries globally that require thin, clean-surface steel for a wide array of consumer and industrial goods.

What products fall under HS code 720827?

Light gauge HRPO coils, Cold rolling feedstock, HVAC ducting material, Appliance components, Light structural sections, Thin hot-rolled pickled sheets

What are common misclassifications for HS code 720827?

Distinguishing this from 720825 and 720826 relies solely on the 'less than 3mm' thickness criterion. Accurate measurement is paramount to avoid misclassification.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720827?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720827 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($542M, 15% of world exports), Japan ($535M) and Belgium ($497M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 720827?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720827 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($477M, 13% of world imports), Thailand ($309M) and Mexico ($299M). World imports came to about $3.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.

How is HS code 720827 structured?

HS code 720827 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 (27) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720827?

Brazil splits HS code 720827 into 2 NCM codes: 7208.27.10 (Pickled hot-rolled coil under 3 mm, 275 MPa yield), 7208.27.90 (Other pickled hot-rolled coil, under 3 mm). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.