HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7212.10 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin
HS code 7212.10 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin. It is used for tinplate strips, tin-coated steel sheets, can body stock, can ends material and food packaging steel.
What HS 7212.10 covers
This HS code covers flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, with a width less than 600mm, that has been plated or coated with tin. Commonly known as tinplate, this material is highly valued for its corrosion resistance, non-toxicity, and excellent formability, making it indispensable for the packaging industry. It is primarily used for manufacturing food and beverage cans, aerosol containers, and bottle caps. The global trade involves large steel producers, specialized tinplate manufacturers, and the vast food and beverage packaging sector. Key considerations in trade include tin coating thickness, surface finish, and compliance with food safety regulations, which vary by country.
- Covers
- Tinplate strips
- Tin-coated steel sheets
- Can body stock
- Can ends material
- Food packaging steel
- Bottle caps material
- General line cans.
- Examples
- ArcelorMittal tinplate
- JFE Steel tin mill products
- ThyssenKrupp Rasselstein tinplate
- U.S. Steel tin-coated strips
- POSCO tinplate.
Codes often confused with 7212.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 721011 or 721012 if the width is 600mm or more, or with 721250 if the coating is mistakenly identified as something other than tin.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721210 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 27% 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 $27M 29% of world exports
- 2 China $15M 16% of world exports
- 3 Italy $11M 12% of world exports
World total: $93M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $59M 27% of world imports
- 2 Italy $18M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $13M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $222M 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 7212.10
Brazil does not split HS 7212.10: its NCM code is 7212.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.12 →
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 7212.10
What is HS code 721210?
HS code 721210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin. This HS code covers flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, with a width less than 600mm, that has been plated or coated with tin. Commonly known as tinplate, this material is highly valued for its corrosion resistance, non-toxicity, and excellent formability, making it indispensable for the packaging industry. It is primarily used for manufacturing food and beverage cans, aerosol containers, and bottle caps. The global trade involves large steel producers, specialized tinplate manufacturers, and the vast food and beverage packaging sector. Key considerations in trade include tin coating thickness, surface finish, and compliance with food safety regulations, which vary by country.
What products fall under HS code 721210?
Tinplate strips, tin-coated steel sheets, can body stock, can ends material, food packaging steel, bottle caps material, general line cans.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721210?
Can be confused with 721011 or 721012 if the width is 600mm or more, or with 721250 if the coating is mistakenly identified as something other than tin.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721210 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($27M, 29% of world exports), China ($15M) and Italy ($11M). World exports came to about $93M, 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 721210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721210 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($59M, 27% of world imports), Italy ($18M) and Germany ($13M). World imports came to about $222M, 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 721210 structured?
HS code 721210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721210?
In Brazil, HS code 721210 is NCM 7212.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.