HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7211.19 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13
HS code 7211.19 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13. It is used for thin hot-rolled steel strips, automotive chassis components (pre-forms), light gauge steel bands, general purpose steel sheets and tubing feedstock.
What HS 7211.19 covers
This category encompasses flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, hot-rolled, with a width less than 600mm and a thickness less than 4.75mm. These are lighter gauge hot-rolled strips, offering a balance of strength and ductility, making them versatile for a range of applications where material thickness is less critical than in 721114. They are often used in automotive components, general engineering, and light fabrication. Importers include countries with robust automotive and appliance manufacturing, while exporters are typically large-scale steel mills. The trade is characterized by demand for consistent quality and specific mechanical properties, often subject to regional supply chain dynamics and trade agreements.
- Covers
- Thin hot-rolled steel strips
- Automotive chassis components (pre-forms)
- Light gauge steel bands
- General purpose steel sheets
- Tubing feedstock
- Construction profiles
- Agricultural implement parts.
- Examples
- SSAB hot-rolled thin strips
- JFE Steel automotive blanks
- Nucor light gauge steel
- ThyssenKrupp precision hot-rolled coils
- Hyundai Steel hot-rolled narrow strips.
Codes often confused with 7211.19
Common mistake. Often confused with 721114 if thickness is misjudged, or 7209 (cold-rolled) if surface finish is a primary characteristic and the hot-rolled nature is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721119, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721119 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% 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 Germany $375M 27% of world exports
- 2 Italy $157M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $131M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $161M 12% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $123M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Poland $120M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 code for 7211.19
Brazil does not split HS 7211.19: its NCM code is 7211.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.11 →
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 7211.19
What is HS code 721119?
HS code 721119 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13. This category encompasses flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, hot-rolled, with a width less than 600mm and a thickness less than 4.75mm. These are lighter gauge hot-rolled strips, offering a balance of strength and ductility, making them versatile for a range of applications where material thickness is less critical than in 721114. They are often used in automotive components, general engineering, and light fabrication. Importers include countries with robust automotive and appliance manufacturing, while exporters are typically large-scale steel mills. The trade is characterized by demand for consistent quality and specific mechanical properties, often subject to regional supply chain dynamics and trade agreements.
What products fall under HS code 721119?
Thin hot-rolled steel strips, automotive chassis components (pre-forms), light gauge steel bands, general purpose steel sheets, tubing feedstock, construction profiles, agricultural implement parts.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721119?
Often confused with 721114 if thickness is misjudged, or 7209 (cold-rolled) if surface finish is a primary characteristic and the hot-rolled nature is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721119?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721119 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($375M, 27% of world exports), Italy ($157M) and China ($131M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 721119?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721119 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($161M, 12% of world imports), Czechia ($123M) and Poland ($120M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 721119 structured?
HS code 721119 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721119?
In Brazil, HS code 721119 is NCM 7211.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.