HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7211.23 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon
HS code 7211.23 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon. It is used for cold-rolled low carbon strips, appliance casings, automotive interior components, precision stampings and electrical conduit.
What HS 7211.23 covers
This HS code covers flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, cold-rolled, with a width less than 600mm and a carbon content of less than 0.25% by weight. Cold rolling imparts superior surface finish, tighter dimensional tolerances, and improved strength compared to hot-rolled products. The low carbon content ensures good formability and weldability, making it ideal for applications requiring intricate shaping and a clean appearance. These materials are extensively used in appliances, automotive body panels, and precision stampings. Importers are typically advanced manufacturing economies, while exporters are specialized steel processors. Trade is driven by demand for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and precisely dimensioned steel.
- Covers
- Cold-rolled low carbon strips
- Appliance casings
- Automotive interior components
- Precision stampings
- Electrical conduit
- Furniture tubing
- General purpose cold-rolled sheets.
- Examples
- POSCO cold-rolled sheets for appliances
- ArcelorMittal automotive grade cold-rolled steel
- BlueScope Steel narrow cold-rolled strips
- U.S. Steel low carbon cold-rolled coils
- Tata Steel CRCA strips.
Codes often confused with 7211.23
Common mistake. Can be confused with 7209 (cold-rolled, width 600mm or more) if width is not precisely measured, or 721129 if carbon content is incorrectly assessed.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721123, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721123 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 11% 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 $303M 28% of world exports
- 2 Italy $185M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $102M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $134M 11% of world imports
- 2 Austria $130M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $112M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 7211.23
Brazil does not split HS 7211.23: its NCM code is 7211.23.00.
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 7211.23
What is HS code 721123?
HS code 721123 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon. This HS code covers flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, cold-rolled, with a width less than 600mm and a carbon content of less than 0.25% by weight. Cold rolling imparts superior surface finish, tighter dimensional tolerances, and improved strength compared to hot-rolled products. The low carbon content ensures good formability and weldability, making it ideal for applications requiring intricate shaping and a clean appearance. These materials are extensively used in appliances, automotive body panels, and precision stampings. Importers are typically advanced manufacturing economies, while exporters are specialized steel processors. Trade is driven by demand for high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and precisely dimensioned steel.
What products fall under HS code 721123?
Cold-rolled low carbon strips, appliance casings, automotive interior components, precision stampings, electrical conduit, furniture tubing, general purpose cold-rolled sheets.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721123?
Can be confused with 7209 (cold-rolled, width 600mm or more) if width is not precisely measured, or 721129 if carbon content is incorrectly assessed.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721123?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721123 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($303M, 28% of world exports), Italy ($185M) and the United States ($102M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 721123?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721123 in UN Comtrade data were France ($134M, 11% of world imports), Austria ($130M) and Germany ($112M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 721123 structured?
HS code 721123 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 (23) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721123?
In Brazil, HS code 721123 is NCM 7211.23.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.