HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7219.35 – Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm
HS code 7219.35 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, stainless, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm. It is used for stainless steel foil, ultra-thin stainless steel sheets, precision shims, flexible circuits and medical instrument components.
What HS 7219.35 covers
This HS code covers very thin-gauge, wide, cold-rolled stainless steel, often referred to as stainless steel foil or shim stock. This highly specialized product is crucial in international trade for applications demanding extreme precision, lightweight properties, and superior corrosion resistance. Importers are typically countries with high-tech manufacturing sectors, including electronics, medical devices, and precision engineering, such as Japan, Germany, and the United States. Exporters often come from nations with advanced metallurgical capabilities, like South Korea, Japan, and certain European countries. Traders must be acutely aware of the specific alloy compositions (e.g., 304, 316L), surface finishes (e.g., bright annealed), and the stringent quality control requirements for these ultra-thin materials. The cold-rolling process at such fine gauges ensures exceptional dimensional accuracy and a flawless surface, making it indispensable for critical components where even slight variations are unacceptable.
- Covers
- Stainless steel foil
- Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets
- Precision shims
- Flexible circuits
- Medical instrument components
- Battery casings
- Gaskets
- Diaphragms
- Examples
- Sandvik stainless steel foil
- Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal ultra-thin sheets
- Outokumpu precision strip
- POSCO thin gauge 304L
Codes often confused with 7219.35
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 721934 (slightly thicker cold-rolled) or even certain types of stainless steel strip under 722020 if the width is not strictly 600mm or more. The key is the thickness being less than 0.5mm and the width being 600mm or more.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721935, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721935 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 15% 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 $548M 37% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$136M 9.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $99M 6.7% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $211M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $114M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Italy $88M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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. 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 7219.35
Brazil does not split HS 7219.35: its NCM code is 7219.35.00.
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 7219.35
What is HS code 721935?
HS code 721935 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm. This HS code covers very thin-gauge, wide, cold-rolled stainless steel, often referred to as stainless steel foil or shim stock. This highly specialized product is crucial in international trade for applications demanding extreme precision, lightweight properties, and superior corrosion resistance. Importers are typically countries with high-tech manufacturing sectors, including electronics, medical devices, and precision engineering, such as Japan, Germany, and the United States. Exporters often come from nations with advanced metallurgical capabilities, like South Korea, Japan, and certain European countries. Traders must be acutely aware of the specific alloy compositions (e.g., 304, 316L), surface finishes (e.g., bright annealed), and the stringent quality control requirements for these ultra-thin materials. The cold-rolling process at such fine gauges ensures exceptional dimensional accuracy and a flawless surface, making it indispensable for critical components where even slight variations are unacceptable.
What products fall under HS code 721935?
Stainless steel foil, Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets, Precision shims, Flexible circuits, Medical instrument components, Battery casings, Gaskets, Diaphragms
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721935?
This code can be confused with 721934 (slightly thicker cold-rolled) or even certain types of stainless steel strip under 722020 if the width is not strictly 600mm or more. The key is the thickness being less than 0.5mm and the width being 600mm or more.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721935?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721935 in UN Comtrade data were China ($548M, 37% of world exports), Vietnam (about $136M) and Malaysia ($99M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 721935?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721935 in UN Comtrade data were India ($211M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($114M) and Italy ($88M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 721935 structured?
HS code 721935 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 (35) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721935?
In Brazil, HS code 721935 is NCM 7219.35.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.