HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7212.30 – Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)
HS code 7212.30 is the 6-digit subheading for iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically). It is used for hot-dip galvanized steel strips, corrugated roofing sheets (narrow), fence posts, guardrail components and agricultural equipment parts.
What HS 7212.30 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 zinc by methods other than electrolysis, typically hot-dip galvanization. Hot-dip galvanized steel features a thicker, more robust zinc layer, providing superior long-term corrosion protection, especially in outdoor and harsh environments. It is extensively used in construction, infrastructure, agricultural equipment, and general fabrication where durability and weather resistance are paramount. Trade involves large-scale steel producers and distributors supplying various industrial sectors globally, with demand influenced by construction activity and infrastructure development.
- Covers
- Hot-dip galvanized steel strips
- Corrugated roofing sheets (narrow)
- Fence posts
- Guardrail components
- Agricultural equipment parts
- Structural profiles
- Cable trays.
- Examples
- BlueScope Steel galvanized strips
- Nucor hot-dip galvanized steel
- Tata Steel HDG coils
- JSW Steel galvanized sheets
- ThyssenKrupp hot-dip zinc coated steel.
Codes often confused with 7212.30
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 721220 if the specific galvanization method (hot-dip vs. electrolytic) is not clearly identified, or with 721041/721049 (width 600mm or more, hot-dip galvanized) if width is misclassified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721230 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 8.5% 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 $976M 32% of world exports
- 2 Germany $396M 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $193M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $220M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $208M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 France $190M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 7212.30
Brazil does not split HS 7212.30: its NCM code is 7212.30.00.
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 7212.30
What is HS code 721230?
HS code 721230 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 zinc (not electrolytically). This HS code covers flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, with a width less than 600mm, that has been plated or coated with zinc by methods other than electrolysis, typically hot-dip galvanization. Hot-dip galvanized steel features a thicker, more robust zinc layer, providing superior long-term corrosion protection, especially in outdoor and harsh environments. It is extensively used in construction, infrastructure, agricultural equipment, and general fabrication where durability and weather resistance are paramount. Trade involves large-scale steel producers and distributors supplying various industrial sectors globally, with demand influenced by construction activity and infrastructure development.
What products fall under HS code 721230?
Hot-dip galvanized steel strips, corrugated roofing sheets (narrow), fence posts, guardrail components, agricultural equipment parts, structural profiles, cable trays.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721230?
Frequently confused with 721220 if the specific galvanization method (hot-dip vs. electrolytic) is not clearly identified, or with 721041/721049 (width 600mm or more, hot-dip galvanized) if width is misclassified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721230 in UN Comtrade data were China ($976M, 32% of world exports), Germany ($396M) and Italy ($193M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 721230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721230 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($220M, 8.5% of world imports), Germany ($208M) and France ($190M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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 721230 structured?
HS code 721230 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721230?
In Brazil, HS code 721230 is NCM 7212.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.