HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7219.13 – Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm
HS code 7219.13 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, stainless, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm. It is used for hot-rolled stainless steel thin coils, stainless steel strip coils (3-4.75mm), light gauge stainless steel coils, appliance grade stainless steel coils and exhaust system stainless steel coils.
What HS 7219.13 covers
This HS code covers hot-rolled stainless steel flat products, provided in coils, with a width of 600mm or more and a thickness between 3mm and less than 4.75mm. These thinner hot-rolled coils are widely utilized in applications requiring good formability and corrosion resistance, often serving as precursors for cold rolling or direct use in lighter fabrication. Exporters are typically large integrated steel mills, while importers include manufacturers of household appliances, automotive exhaust systems, and various industrial components. The material's properties, including its ductility and weldability, are crucial for its application in diverse manufacturing processes. Traders must consider the specific stainless steel grade, surface finish, and mechanical properties to ensure suitability for the intended end-use, which often involves further shaping, bending, or welding. The global demand for durable and aesthetically pleasing consumer and industrial goods drives the trade in these specific stainless steel coils.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled stainless steel thin coils
- Stainless steel strip coils (3-4.75mm)
- Light gauge stainless steel coils
- Appliance grade stainless steel coils
- Exhaust system stainless steel coils
- Architectural stainless steel coils
- Examples
- Outokumpu Deco 304 coils
- Aperam 430 hot-rolled coils
- POSCO hot-rolled stainless steel strip coils
- ThyssenKrupp Nirosta 409L coils
- JFE Steel SUS430 coils
Codes often confused with 7219.13
Common mistake. This code can be misclassified with even thinner hot-rolled coils (721914) or with cold-rolled stainless steel coils (72193x series), emphasizing the importance of both thickness and the hot-rolled process.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721913, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721913 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 20% 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 $1.9B 42% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $722M 16% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $616M 14% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$982M 20% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Taiwan* ~$610M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $603M 12% of world imports
World total: $5.0B 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 7219.13
Brazil does not split HS 7219.13: its NCM code is 7219.13.00.
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 7219.13
What is HS code 721913?
HS code 721913 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 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm. This HS code covers hot-rolled stainless steel flat products, provided in coils, with a width of 600mm or more and a thickness between 3mm and less than 4.75mm. These thinner hot-rolled coils are widely utilized in applications requiring good formability and corrosion resistance, often serving as precursors for cold rolling or direct use in lighter fabrication. Exporters are typically large integrated steel mills, while importers include manufacturers of household appliances, automotive exhaust systems, and various industrial components. The material's properties, including its ductility and weldability, are crucial for its application in diverse manufacturing processes. Traders must consider the specific stainless steel grade, surface finish, and mechanical properties to ensure suitability for the intended end-use, which often involves further shaping, bending, or welding. The global demand for durable and aesthetically pleasing consumer and industrial goods drives the trade in these specific stainless steel coils.
What products fall under HS code 721913?
Hot-rolled stainless steel thin coils, Stainless steel strip coils (3-4.75mm), Light gauge stainless steel coils, Appliance grade stainless steel coils, Exhaust system stainless steel coils, Architectural stainless steel coils
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721913?
This code can be misclassified with even thinner hot-rolled coils (721914) or with cold-rolled stainless steel coils (72193x series), emphasizing the importance of both thickness and the hot-rolled process.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721913?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721913 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.9B, 42% of world exports), South Korea ($722M) and Belgium ($616M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 721913?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721913 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $982M, 20% of world imports), Taiwan (about $610M) and Italy ($603M). World imports came to about $5.0B, 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.
How is HS code 721913 structured?
HS code 721913 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 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721913?
In Brazil, HS code 721913 is NCM 7219.13.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.