HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7210.70 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics
HS code 7210.70 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics. It is used for pre-painted galvanized iron (PPGI), color-coated steel sheets, PVC-coated steel panels, polyester-coated steel coils and PVDF-coated architectural steel.
What HS 7210.70 covers
This HS code encompasses flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, 600mm or more in width, that has been painted, varnished, or coated with plastics. This category includes pre-painted steel (PPGI/PPGL), often referred to as color-coated steel, which offers enhanced aesthetics, corrosion protection, and durability. These versatile products are extensively traded globally, with key importers being manufacturers in the construction sector (for roofing, walling, and sandwich panels), appliance industry (for refrigerators, washing machines), and automotive sector (for interior and exterior components). Exporters are major steel producers with advanced coil coating lines. The trade is driven by demand for ready-to-use, aesthetically pleasing, and long-lasting materials, with color, coating type (e.g., polyester, PVDF), and substrate quality being crucial specifications. Environmental regulations regarding VOCs and coating durability also influence market trends.
- Covers
- Pre-painted galvanized iron (PPGI)
- Color-coated steel sheets
- PVC-coated steel panels
- Polyester-coated steel coils
- PVDF-coated architectural steel
- Appliance exterior steel (painted)
- Laminated steel sheets (plastic-coated)
- Examples
- BlueScope Colorbond
- Tata Steelium Color Coated
- JSW Colouron
- ArcelorMittal Granite
Codes often confused with 7210.70
Common mistake. This code is for organic coatings (paint, varnish, plastic), distinguishing it from metallic coatings like zinc (721030, 72104x) or aluminium (72106x), even if the substrate is galvanized.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721070, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721070 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 7.8% 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 China $6.2B 43% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $1.8B 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $760M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $14.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $1.0B 7.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $690M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 Romania $593M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $13.3B 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 7210.70 2
Brazil splits HS 7210.70 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7210.70.10 Painted or varnished flat steel, 600 mm or widerPintados ou envernizados
- 7210.70.20 Plastic-coated flat steel, 600 mm or widerRevestidos de plástico
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 7210.70
What is HS code 721070?
HS code 721070 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics. This HS code encompasses flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, 600mm or more in width, that has been painted, varnished, or coated with plastics. This category includes pre-painted steel (PPGI/PPGL), often referred to as color-coated steel, which offers enhanced aesthetics, corrosion protection, and durability. These versatile products are extensively traded globally, with key importers being manufacturers in the construction sector (for roofing, walling, and sandwich panels), appliance industry (for refrigerators, washing machines), and automotive sector (for interior and exterior components). Exporters are major steel producers with advanced coil coating lines. The trade is driven by demand for ready-to-use, aesthetically pleasing, and long-lasting materials, with color, coating type (e.g., polyester, PVDF), and substrate quality being crucial specifications. Environmental regulations regarding VOCs and coating durability also influence market trends.
What products fall under HS code 721070?
Pre-painted galvanized iron (PPGI), Color-coated steel sheets, PVC-coated steel panels, Polyester-coated steel coils, PVDF-coated architectural steel, Appliance exterior steel (painted), Laminated steel sheets (plastic-coated)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721070?
This code is for organic coatings (paint, varnish, plastic), distinguishing it from metallic coatings like zinc (721030, 72104x) or aluminium (72106x), even if the substrate is galvanized.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721070?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721070 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.2B, 43% of world exports), South Korea ($1.8B) and Italy ($760M). World exports came to about $14.3B, 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 721070?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721070 in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($1.0B, 7.8% of world imports), the United States ($690M) and Romania ($593M). World imports came to about $13.3B, 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 721070 structured?
HS code 721070 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 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721070?
Brazil splits HS code 721070 into 2 NCM codes: 7210.70.10 (Painted or varnished flat steel, 600 mm or wider), 7210.70.20 (Plastic-coated flat steel, 600 mm or wider). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.