HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7209.26 – Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm

HS code 7209.26 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm. It is used for cold-rolled steel sheets for automotive body parts, CR sheets for appliance panels, general fabrication CR sheets, construction CR panels and industrial shelving components.

What HS 7209.26 covers

This category encompasses medium-thickness cold-rolled flat products of non-alloy steel, supplied as cut sheets (not in coils), with a width of 600mm or more and a thickness between 1mm and 3mm. This material is widely traded and used in general manufacturing, automotive parts, and construction where a good surface finish, precise dimensions, and improved mechanical properties are required, but the material is not necessarily deep-drawn or ultra-thin. The 'not in coils' aspect implies direct use in fabrication or stamping lines, reducing processing steps for the end-user. Exporters are major steel-producing nations, while importers are diverse manufacturing sectors globally, valuing the consistency and quality of these sheets for various applications.

Covers
  • Cold-rolled steel sheets for automotive body parts
  • CR sheets for appliance panels
  • General fabrication CR sheets
  • Construction CR panels
  • Industrial shelving components
  • Machinery enclosures
Examples
  • POSCO cold-rolled sheets
  • JFE Steel CR plates
  • Tata Steel CR sheets
  • Baosteel cold-rolled flat products
  • Nucor CR cut sheets

Codes often confused with 7209.26

Common mistake. Can be confused with hot-rolled sheets (7208) of similar thickness, but cold-rolled offers better surface quality and dimensional accuracy. Also, galvanized sheets (7210) are a common misclassification if coating is present.

72.08Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated72.10Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated

Top exporters and importers of HS code 720926, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 720926 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10% 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 $53M
  2. 2 Italy $47M
  3. 3 Hungary $44M

World total: $439M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $44M
  2. 2 Czechia $36M
  3. 3 Hungary $34M

World total: $432M 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 code for 7209.26

Brazil does not split HS 7209.26: its NCM code is 7209.26.00.

  1. 7209.26.00 Non-coiled cold-rolled steel, over 1 to under 3 mmDe espessura superior a 1 mm, mas inferior a 3 mm

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.09 →

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 7209.26

What is HS code 720926?

HS code 720926 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm. This category encompasses medium-thickness cold-rolled flat products of non-alloy steel, supplied as cut sheets (not in coils), with a width of 600mm or more and a thickness between 1mm and 3mm. This material is widely traded and used in general manufacturing, automotive parts, and construction where a good surface finish, precise dimensions, and improved mechanical properties are required, but the material is not necessarily deep-drawn or ultra-thin. The 'not in coils' aspect implies direct use in fabrication or stamping lines, reducing processing steps for the end-user. Exporters are major steel-producing nations, while importers are diverse manufacturing sectors globally, valuing the consistency and quality of these sheets for various applications.

What products fall under HS code 720926?

Cold-rolled steel sheets for automotive body parts, CR sheets for appliance panels, general fabrication CR sheets, construction CR panels, industrial shelving components, machinery enclosures

What are common misclassifications for HS code 720926?

Can be confused with hot-rolled sheets (7208) of similar thickness, but cold-rolled offers better surface quality and dimensional accuracy. Also, galvanized sheets (7210) are a common misclassification if coating is present.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 720926?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 720926 in UN Comtrade data were China ($53M, 12% of world exports), Italy ($47M) and Hungary ($44M). World exports came to about $439M, 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 720926?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 720926 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($44M, 10% of world imports), Czechia ($36M) and Hungary ($34M). World imports came to about $432M, 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 720926 structured?

HS code 720926 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) 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 720926?

In Brazil, HS code 720926 is NCM 7209.26.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.