About HS Code 721912
This HS code pertains to hot-rolled stainless steel flat products, supplied in coils, with a width of 600mm or more and a thickness ranging from 4.75mm to 10mm. These medium-gauge coils are versatile materials used across a broad spectrum of industries where a balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and formability is required. Leading steel producers globally export these coils, while fabricators of industrial equipment, automotive parts, and architectural components are key importers. The hot-rolling process ensures good mechanical properties and a relatively rough surface finish, often suitable for applications where aesthetics are secondary to performance or where further processing like pickling or cold rolling will occur. Traders should focus on the specific stainless steel grade, surface quality, and mechanical specifications to ensure the material meets the requirements for its intended use in manufacturing durable goods and infrastructure.
Products Under This Code
Hot-rolled stainless steel medium gauge coils, Stainless steel sheet coils (4.75-10mm), Industrial stainless steel strip in coil, Automotive grade stainless steel coils, Construction stainless steel coils, General fabrication stainless steel coils
Real World Examples
Outokumpu Core 304 coils, Aperam 316L medium gauge coils, POSCO hot-rolled stainless steel sheet coils, ThyssenKrupp Nirosta 4301 coils, Acerinox hot-rolled stainless coils
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with other hot-rolled stainless steel coils of differing thicknesses (e.g., 721911 or 721913), making precise thickness measurement essential for correct classification.
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.
Products Classified Under 7219.12
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers and exporters of these medium-thickness hot-rolled stainless steel coils include China, Germany, USA, India, and Taiwan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 721912?
HS code 721912 covers: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm. This HS code pertains to hot-rolled stainless steel flat products, supplied in coils, with a width of 600mm or more and a thickness ranging from 4.75mm to 10mm. These medium-gauge coils are versatile materials used across a broad spectrum of industries where a balance of strength, corrosion resistance, and formability is required. Leading steel producers globally export these coils, while fabricators of industrial equipment, automotive parts, and architectural components are key importers. The hot-rolling process ensures good mechanical properties and a relatively rough surface finish, often suitable for applications where aesthetics are secondary to performance or where further processing like pickling or cold rolling will occur. Traders should focus on the specific stainless steel grade, surface quality, and mechanical specifications to ensure the material meets the requirements for its intended use in manufacturing durable goods and infrastructure.
What products fall under HS code 721912?
Hot-rolled stainless steel medium gauge coils, Stainless steel sheet coils (4.75-10mm), Industrial stainless steel strip in coil, Automotive grade stainless steel coils, Construction stainless steel coils, General fabrication stainless steel coils
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721912?
This code is often confused with other hot-rolled stainless steel coils of differing thicknesses (e.g., 721911 or 721913), making precise thickness measurement essential for correct classification.
How is HS code 721912 structured?
HS code 721912 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (72) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.