HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7219.12 – Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm
HS code 7219.12 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, stainless, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm. It is used for 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 and construction stainless steel coils.
What HS 7219.12 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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
Codes often confused with 7219.12
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721912, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721912 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 16% 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 Indonesia $1.0B 38% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $527M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $256M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $504M 16% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$478M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $318M 10% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 7219.12
Brazil does not split HS 7219.12: its NCM code is 7219.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 72.19 →
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 7219.12
What is HS code 721912?
HS code 721912 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721912?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721912 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.0B, 38% of world exports), Belgium ($527M) and China ($256M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 721912?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721912 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($504M, 16% of world imports), Taiwan (about $478M) and Germany ($318M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721912?
In Brazil, HS code 721912 is NCM 7219.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.