HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7210.11 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of 0.5mm or more
HS code 7210.11 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of 0.5mm or more. It is used for tinplate for large food cans, industrial tinplate sheets, tin-coated steel for general line cans, thicker tinplate for closures and tinplate for chemical containers.
What HS 7210.11 covers
This HS code covers flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel, width 600mm or more, that are plated or coated with tin, and have a thickness of 0.5mm or more. This material is commonly known as tinplate, and this specific thickness range is used for more robust packaging and industrial applications. Tinplate is highly valued in international trade for its excellent corrosion resistance, solderability, and non-toxic properties, making it ideal for food and beverage packaging, as well as general line cans. Major steel producers with advanced tinning lines are key exporters, while food processing, chemical, and general packaging industries globally are the primary importers, seeking durable and safe containment solutions.
- Covers
- Tinplate for large food cans
- Industrial tinplate sheets
- Tin-coated steel for general line cans
- Thicker tinplate for closures
- Tinplate for chemical containers
- Heavy-duty tinplate
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal tinplate
- JFE Steel tinplate
- POSCO tinplate
- Tata Steel tinplate
- thyssenkrupp Rasselstein tinplate
Codes often confused with 7210.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with other coated steels (e.g., galvanized 721030) or uncoated cold-rolled steel (7209) if the tin coating is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721011, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721011 in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 17% 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 Belgium $26M 27% of world exports
- 2 United States $18M 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $12M 12% of world exports
World total: $97M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $26M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $11M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $11M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $154M 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 7210.11
Brazil does not split HS 7210.11: its NCM code is 7210.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.10 →
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 7210.11
What is HS code 721011?
HS code 721011 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of 0.5mm or more. This HS code covers flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel, width 600mm or more, that are plated or coated with tin, and have a thickness of 0.5mm or more. This material is commonly known as tinplate, and this specific thickness range is used for more robust packaging and industrial applications. Tinplate is highly valued in international trade for its excellent corrosion resistance, solderability, and non-toxic properties, making it ideal for food and beverage packaging, as well as general line cans. Major steel producers with advanced tinning lines are key exporters, while food processing, chemical, and general packaging industries globally are the primary importers, seeking durable and safe containment solutions.
What products fall under HS code 721011?
Tinplate for large food cans, industrial tinplate sheets, tin-coated steel for general line cans, thicker tinplate for closures, tinplate for chemical containers, heavy-duty tinplate
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721011?
Can be confused with other coated steels (e.g., galvanized 721030) or uncoated cold-rolled steel (7209) if the tin coating is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721011?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721011 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($26M, 27% of world exports), the United States ($18M) and the Netherlands ($12M). World exports came to about $97M, 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 721011?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721011 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($26M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($11M) and the United States ($11M). World imports came to about $154M, 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 721011 structured?
HS code 721011 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721011?
In Brazil, HS code 721011 is NCM 7210.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.