HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7208.36 – Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 10mm

HS code 7208.36 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, of a thickness exceeding 10mm. It is used for heavy plate coils, ship hull sections feedstock, wind tower components, pressure vessel material and large diameter pipe blanks.

What HS 7208.36 covers

This category encompasses hot-rolled, flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, supplied in coils, without patterns in relief, with a width of 600mm or more, and a substantial thickness exceeding 10mm. These are often referred to as heavy plate in coil form and are valued for their strength, durability, and structural integrity. They are critical inputs for heavy industries such as shipbuilding, construction of large infrastructure projects (e.g., bridges, wind towers), heavy machinery manufacturing, and large diameter pipe production. Major steel producers in Germany, Japan, South Korea, and China are leading exporters, catering to global demand for robust steel materials in demanding engineering and construction applications.

Covers
  • Heavy plate coils
  • Ship hull sections feedstock
  • Wind tower components
  • Pressure vessel material
  • Large diameter pipe blanks
  • Structural steel coils (thick)
Examples
  • SSAB heavy plate coils
  • ArcelorMittal structural steel coils
  • JFE Steel thick hot-rolled coils
  • ThyssenKrupp heavy gauge coils

Codes often confused with 7208.36

Common mistake. The key differentiator is the 'thickness exceeding 10mm' and the absence of pickling, distinguishing it from the 72082x series which are pickled and generally thinner.

Top exporters and importers of HS code 720836, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720836 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 21% 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. 1 China $915M
  2. 2 Kazakhstan $364M
  3. 3 South Korea $217M

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

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $604M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$356M
  3. 3 Italy $231M

World total: $2.9B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 7208.36 2

Brazil splits HS 7208.36 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 7208.36.10 Unpickled hot-rolled coil over 10mm, 355 MPa yieldCom um limite mínimo de elasticidade de 355 MPa
  2. 7208.36.90 Other unpickled hot-rolled coil, over 10 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 7208.36

What is HS code 720836?

HS code 720836 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, of a thickness exceeding 10mm. This category encompasses hot-rolled, flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, supplied in coils, without patterns in relief, with a width of 600mm or more, and a substantial thickness exceeding 10mm. These are often referred to as heavy plate in coil form and are valued for their strength, durability, and structural integrity. They are critical inputs for heavy industries such as shipbuilding, construction of large infrastructure projects (e.g., bridges, wind towers), heavy machinery manufacturing, and large diameter pipe production. Major steel producers in Germany, Japan, South Korea, and China are leading exporters, catering to global demand for robust steel materials in demanding engineering and construction applications.

What products fall under HS code 720836?

Heavy plate coils, Ship hull sections feedstock, Wind tower components, Pressure vessel material, Large diameter pipe blanks, Structural steel coils (thick)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 720836?

The key differentiator is the 'thickness exceeding 10mm' and the absence of pickling, distinguishing it from the 72082x series which are pickled and generally thinner.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720836?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720836 in UN Comtrade data were China ($915M, 36% of world exports), Kazakhstan ($364M) and South Korea ($217M). 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 720836?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720836 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($604M, 21% of world imports), Russia (about $356M) and Italy ($231M). World imports came to about $2.9B, 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 720836 structured?

HS code 720836 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 (36) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 720836?

Brazil splits HS code 720836 into 2 NCM codes: 7208.36.10 (Unpickled hot-rolled coil over 10mm, 355 MPa yield), 7208.36.90 (Other unpickled hot-rolled coil, over 10 mm). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.