HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7219.90 – Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219
HS code 7219.90 is the 6-digit subheading for steel, stainless, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219. It is used for specialized stainless steel plates, custom-finished stainless steel sheets, non-standard alloy stainless steel, textured stainless steel panels and perforated stainless steel sheets (basic).
What HS 7219.90 covers
This "not elsewhere specified" (NES) HS code acts as a catch-all for wide, flat-rolled stainless steel products that don't fit into the more specific categories within heading 7219, which primarily differentiate by hot-rolled/cold-rolled and thickness. This often includes specialized forms, non-standard finishes, or materials that have undergone further processing but not enough to classify them under a different heading. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific nature of the product, but generally involve countries with diverse industrial bases. Key things to know for traders are the importance of detailed product specifications to avoid misclassification, as this code is a residual category. It might cover unique alloy compositions, specific surface treatments not explicitly mentioned elsewhere, or materials that have been cut to specific lengths but still retain their flat-rolled characteristics. Due to its residual nature, trade volumes under this code can fluctuate and represent niche markets.
- Covers
- Specialized stainless steel plates
- Custom-finished stainless steel sheets
- Non-standard alloy stainless steel
- Textured stainless steel panels
- Perforated stainless steel sheets (basic)
- Stainless steel blanks (wide)
- Clad stainless steel sheets
- Examples
- Custom-order textured stainless steel
- Specialty alloy stainless steel sheets
- Laser-cut stainless steel blanks
- Electro-polished wide stainless sheets
Codes often confused with 7219.90
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with more specific codes within 7219 (e.g., 721911-721935) if the product's characteristics are not thoroughly checked against the specific criteria. It's also sometimes confused with 722090 if the width is less than 600mm.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 721990, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 721990 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 12% 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 Malaysia $300M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $180M 15% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$117M 9.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $147M 12% of world imports
- 2 Egypt $98M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $92M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 codes for 7219.90 2
Brazil splits HS 7219.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7219.90.10 Other stainless flats under 4.75 mm, min 42 HRCDe espessura inferior a 4,75 mm e dureza igual ou superior a 42 HRC
- 7219.90.90 Other flat-rolled stainless steel, 600 mm or widerOutros
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 7219.90
What is HS code 721990?
HS code 721990 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219. This "not elsewhere specified" (NES) HS code acts as a catch-all for wide, flat-rolled stainless steel products that don't fit into the more specific categories within heading 7219, which primarily differentiate by hot-rolled/cold-rolled and thickness. This often includes specialized forms, non-standard finishes, or materials that have undergone further processing but not enough to classify them under a different heading. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific nature of the product, but generally involve countries with diverse industrial bases. Key things to know for traders are the importance of detailed product specifications to avoid misclassification, as this code is a residual category. It might cover unique alloy compositions, specific surface treatments not explicitly mentioned elsewhere, or materials that have been cut to specific lengths but still retain their flat-rolled characteristics. Due to its residual nature, trade volumes under this code can fluctuate and represent niche markets.
What products fall under HS code 721990?
Specialized stainless steel plates, Custom-finished stainless steel sheets, Non-standard alloy stainless steel, Textured stainless steel panels, Perforated stainless steel sheets (basic), Stainless steel blanks (wide), Clad stainless steel sheets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 721990?
This code is frequently confused with more specific codes within 7219 (e.g., 721911-721935) if the product's characteristics are not thoroughly checked against the specific criteria. It's also sometimes confused with 722090 if the width is less than 600mm.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 721990?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 721990 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($300M, 25% of world exports), China ($180M) and Taiwan (about $117M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 721990?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 721990 in UN Comtrade data were India ($147M, 12% of world imports), Egypt ($98M) and Malaysia ($92M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 721990 structured?
HS code 721990 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 721990?
Brazil splits HS code 721990 into 2 NCM codes: 7219.90.10 (Other stainless flats under 4.75 mm, min 42 HRC), 7219.90.90 (Other flat-rolled stainless steel, 600 mm or wider). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.