HS Code Subheading

Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm

7208.52 Subheading
Section XV — Base metals and articles of base metal

About HS Code 720852

This HS code covers hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy steel, supplied as individual sheets or plates (not in coils), with a width of 600mm or more, without surface patterns, and a thickness ranging from 4.75mm up to and including 10mm. These medium-gauge plates are versatile industrial materials used across numerous sectors. Key players in this trade include steel mills, metal service centers, and manufacturers in construction, general fabrication, automotive chassis components, and agricultural machinery. The market is driven by industrial production levels and infrastructure spending. Buyers prioritize material properties like yield strength, tensile strength, and formability, often requiring specific grades (e.g., S275JR, A572 Gr.50). Trade considerations include managing freight costs for bulky items, ensuring compliance with international standards, and navigating trade policies such as tariffs and environmental regulations like CBAM.

Products Under This Code

Medium steel plate, HR steel sheet, general purpose plate, structural steel sheet, fabrication plate, automotive frame plate, machinery component plate

Real World Examples

Tata Steel HR Plate, JSW Steel Plate, US Steel HR Plate, ThyssenKrupp Medium Plate

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 720851 (thicker plates) or 720837 (coiled products of the same thickness), as the key differentiators are the form (plate vs. coil) and the exact thickness range.

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.

Products Classified Under 7208.52

Hot rolled steel plateHR steel plate

Related Codes

7208.10 Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief 7208.25 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 4.75mm or more 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 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 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 7208.37 Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm 7208.38 Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm 7208.39 Iron or non-alloy steel; in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm 7208.40 Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief 7208.51 Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm

Industry

This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.

Trade Overview

China, the USA, Germany, India, and Japan are significant importers and exporters of these medium-thickness hot-rolled steel plates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 720852?

HS code 720852 covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm. This HS code covers hot-rolled flat products of non-alloy steel, supplied as individual sheets or plates (not in coils), with a width of 600mm or more, without surface patterns, and a thickness ranging from 4.75mm up to and including 10mm. These medium-gauge plates are versatile industrial materials used across numerous sectors. Key players in this trade include steel mills, metal service centers, and manufacturers in construction, general fabrication, automotive chassis components, and agricultural machinery. The market is driven by industrial production levels and infrastructure spending. Buyers prioritize material properties like yield strength, tensile strength, and formability, often requiring specific grades (e.g., S275JR, A572 Gr.50). Trade considerations include managing freight costs for bulky items, ensuring compliance with international standards, and navigating trade policies such as tariffs and environmental regulations like CBAM.

What products fall under HS code 720852?

Medium steel plate, HR steel sheet, general purpose plate, structural steel sheet, fabrication plate, automotive frame plate, machinery component plate

What are common misclassifications for HS code 720852?

This code can be confused with 720851 (thicker plates) or 720837 (coiled products of the same thickness), as the key differentiators are the form (plate vs. coil) and the exact thickness range.

How is HS code 720852 structured?

HS code 720852 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.