HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7212.20 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc
HS code 7212.20 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. It is used for electro-galvanized steel strips, automotive body panels (pre-forms), appliance components, electrical enclosures and HVAC ducting.
What HS 7212.20 covers
This category includes flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, with a width less than 600mm, that has been electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. Electro-galvanized steel offers a very uniform, smooth, and thin zinc coating, providing excellent corrosion resistance and a superior surface finish suitable for painting or further processing. It is widely used in the automotive industry for body panels, in appliances for visible parts, and in electrical enclosures where aesthetics and precise dimensions are critical. Trade is driven by demand from industries requiring high-quality, corrosion-resistant steel with a clean appearance, often involving specialized steel mills and coil coating facilities.
- Covers
- Electro-galvanized steel strips
- Automotive body panels (pre-forms)
- Appliance components
- Electrical enclosures
- HVAC ducting
- Office furniture parts
- Pre-painted electro-galvanized steel.
- Examples
- POSCO electro-galvanized steel
- Nippon Steel EG steel
- ArcelorMittal electro-zinc coated strips
- SSAB automotive grade EG steel
- JFE Steel EG sheets.
Codes often confused with 7212.20
Common mistake. Often confused with 721230 if the galvanization method (electrolytic vs. hot-dip) is not specified or known, or with 721030 (width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated with zinc) if width is mismeasured.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721220 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 8.7% 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 $60M 25% of world exports
- 2 Germany $55M 23% of world exports
- 3 United States $14M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $236M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $27M 8.7% of world imports
- 2 Poland $25M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 France $21M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $309M 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 7212.20 2
Brazil splits HS 7212.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7212.20.10 Narrow electrogalvanised steel, under 4.75 mmDe espessura inferior a 4,75 mm
- 7212.20.90 Narrow electrogalvanised steel, 4.75 mm or moreOutros
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 7212.20
What is HS code 721220?
HS code 721220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. This category includes flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, with a width less than 600mm, that has been electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. Electro-galvanized steel offers a very uniform, smooth, and thin zinc coating, providing excellent corrosion resistance and a superior surface finish suitable for painting or further processing. It is widely used in the automotive industry for body panels, in appliances for visible parts, and in electrical enclosures where aesthetics and precise dimensions are critical. Trade is driven by demand from industries requiring high-quality, corrosion-resistant steel with a clean appearance, often involving specialized steel mills and coil coating facilities.
What products fall under HS code 721220?
Electro-galvanized steel strips, automotive body panels (pre-forms), appliance components, electrical enclosures, HVAC ducting, office furniture parts, pre-painted electro-galvanized steel.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721220?
Often confused with 721230 if the galvanization method (electrolytic vs. hot-dip) is not specified or known, or with 721030 (width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated with zinc) if width is mismeasured.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721220 in UN Comtrade data were China ($60M, 25% of world exports), Germany ($55M) and the United States ($14M). World exports came to about $236M, 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 721220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721220 in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($27M, 8.7% of world imports), Poland ($25M) and France ($21M). World imports came to about $309M, 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 721220 structured?
HS code 721220 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721220?
Brazil splits HS code 721220 into 2 NCM codes: 7212.20.10 (Narrow electrogalvanised steel, under 4.75 mm), 7212.20.90 (Narrow electrogalvanised steel, 4.75 mm or more). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.