HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7211.29 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon
HS code 7211.29 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon. It is used for high carbon cold-rolled strips, spring steel, saw blades (blanks), hand tool components and automotive structural reinforcements.
What HS 7211.29 covers
This category includes flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, cold-rolled, with a width less than 600mm and a carbon content of 0.25% or more by weight. The higher carbon content provides increased strength, hardness, and wear resistance, making these products suitable for more demanding applications where durability and structural integrity are paramount. They are commonly found in spring manufacturing, tool blanks, and high-strength structural components. Trade in these specialized steels involves suppliers catering to specific industrial needs, often requiring stringent quality control and material specifications. Importers and exporters are typically countries with advanced metallurgical industries and specialized manufacturing sectors.
- Covers
- High carbon cold-rolled strips
- Spring steel
- Saw blades (blanks)
- Hand tool components
- Automotive structural reinforcements
- Wear plates
- Precision engineering components.
- Examples
- Sandvik high carbon strip steel
- Uddeholm tool steel blanks
- voestalpine high strength cold-rolled steel
- Acerinox precision high carbon strips
- SSAB high strength narrow strips.
Codes often confused with 7211.29
Common mistake. Often confused with 721123 if carbon content is not accurately determined, or 7225 (alloy steel, flat-rolled) if alloying elements are present but overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721129, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721129 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 6.9% 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 $305M 37% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $102M 12% of world exports
- 3 Italy $87M 11% of world exports
World total: $831M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $58M 6.9% of world imports
- 2 Germany $54M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 France $49M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $844M 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 7211.29 2
Brazil splits HS 7211.29 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7211.29.10 Narrow cold-rolled steel, 0.25% to under 0.6% CCom um teor de carbono igual ou superior a 0,25 %, mas inferior a 0,6 %, em peso
- 7211.29.20 Narrow cold-rolled steel, 0.6% carbon or moreCom um teor de carbono igual ou superior a 0,6 %, em peso
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 7211.29
What is HS code 721129?
HS code 721129 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 0.25% or more of carbon. This category includes flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, cold-rolled, with a width less than 600mm and a carbon content of 0.25% or more by weight. The higher carbon content provides increased strength, hardness, and wear resistance, making these products suitable for more demanding applications where durability and structural integrity are paramount. They are commonly found in spring manufacturing, tool blanks, and high-strength structural components. Trade in these specialized steels involves suppliers catering to specific industrial needs, often requiring stringent quality control and material specifications. Importers and exporters are typically countries with advanced metallurgical industries and specialized manufacturing sectors.
What products fall under HS code 721129?
High carbon cold-rolled strips, spring steel, saw blades (blanks), hand tool components, automotive structural reinforcements, wear plates, precision engineering components.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721129?
Often confused with 721123 if carbon content is not accurately determined, or 7225 (alloy steel, flat-rolled) if alloying elements are present but overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721129?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721129 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($305M, 37% of world exports), South Korea ($102M) and Italy ($87M). World exports came to about $831M, 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 721129?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721129 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($58M, 6.9% of world imports), Germany ($54M) and France ($49M). World imports came to about $844M, 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 721129 structured?
HS code 721129 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721129?
Brazil splits HS code 721129 into 2 NCM codes: 7211.29.10 (Narrow cold-rolled steel, 0.25% to under 0.6% C), 7211.29.20 (Narrow cold-rolled steel, 0.6% carbon or more). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.