HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7211.90 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm
HS code 7211.90 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm. It is used for specialty steel strips, custom-rolled profiles, non-standard gauge steel, unique surface finish steel and experimental steel alloys (non-alloy).
What HS 7211.90 covers
This is a residual HS code for flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, with a width less than 600mm, not specifically covered by other subheadings within 7211. It acts as a 'basket' category for narrow flat steel products that might have unique processing, surface treatments, or characteristics that don't fit the more specific hot-rolled, cold-rolled, thickness, or carbon content distinctions. Trade in these goods is often for niche applications, custom orders, or specialized industrial uses where specific properties are required. Importers and exporters typically deal with bespoke steel products, making the market less standardized than for common steel types. Accurate classification requires careful review of all material specifications.
- Covers
- Specialty steel strips
- Custom-rolled profiles
- Non-standard gauge steel
- Unique surface finish steel
- Experimental steel alloys (non-alloy)
- Bespoke industrial steel components
- Niche architectural steel.
- Examples
- Custom-rolled steel for specific machinery
- prototype steel components
- specialized architectural steel elements
- niche industrial tooling blanks
- bespoke automotive prototypes.
Codes often confused with 7211.90
Common mistake. This code is a 'basket' category, so misclassification often occurs when a product *does* fit a more specific subheading (e.g., 721114, 721123) but is incorrectly placed here due to oversight or lack of detailed information.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721190 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 19% 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 $70M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $70M 22% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $28M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $319M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $88M 19% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $30M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Poland $30M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $457M 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 7211.90 2
Brazil splits HS 7211.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7211.90.10 Other narrow flat steel, 0.6% carbon or moreCom um teor de carbono igual ou superior a 0,6 %, em peso
- 7211.90.90 Other narrow flat non-alloy steel, uncoatedOutros
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 7211.90
What is HS code 721190?
HS code 721190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm. This is a residual HS code for flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, with a width less than 600mm, not specifically covered by other subheadings within 7211. It acts as a 'basket' category for narrow flat steel products that might have unique processing, surface treatments, or characteristics that don't fit the more specific hot-rolled, cold-rolled, thickness, or carbon content distinctions. Trade in these goods is often for niche applications, custom orders, or specialized industrial uses where specific properties are required. Importers and exporters typically deal with bespoke steel products, making the market less standardized than for common steel types. Accurate classification requires careful review of all material specifications.
What products fall under HS code 721190?
Specialty steel strips, custom-rolled profiles, non-standard gauge steel, unique surface finish steel, experimental steel alloys (non-alloy), bespoke industrial steel components, niche architectural steel.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721190?
This code is a 'basket' category, so misclassification often occurs when a product *does* fit a more specific subheading (e.g., 721114, 721123) but is incorrectly placed here due to oversight or lack of detailed information.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721190 in UN Comtrade data were China ($70M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($70M) and Czechia ($28M). World exports came to about $319M, 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 721190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721190 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($88M, 19% of world imports), Czechia ($30M) and Poland ($30M). World imports came to about $457M, 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 721190 structured?
HS code 721190 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721190?
Brazil splits HS code 721190 into 2 NCM codes: 7211.90.10 (Other narrow flat steel, 0.6% carbon or more), 7211.90.90 (Other narrow flat non-alloy steel, uncoated). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.