Product classification
HS code for Aluminized steel sheet: 7210.69
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium, other than plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Classification of aluminized steel sheet under HS 7210.69
Aluminized steel sheet is classified under HS code 721069 due to its specific material composition and manufacturing characteristics. This code is designated for flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, which possess a width of 600mm or more, and are plated or coated with aluminium. The critical distinction for this subheading is the coating material: pure aluminium, explicitly excluding products coated with aluminium-zinc alloys. The base material being iron or non-alloy steel further narrows the classification, ensuring that only products meeting these precise criteria are categorized here. This classification reflects the product's primary material, its form (flat-rolled), its dimensions (width), and its surface treatment (aluminium coating).
- Covers
- Aluminized steel sheets, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more
- Aluminized steel coils, width 600mm or more
- Aluminized steel strips, width 600mm or more, coated solely with aluminium
- Hot-dipped aluminized steel panels for industrial applications
- Also under 7210.69
- ArcelorMittal Aluminized Steel
- POSCO Aluminized Steel
- Nippon Steel Aluminized Sheets
- ThyssenKrupp Aluminized Steel
Codes often confused with 7210.69
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for aluminized steel sheet often involve other coated steel products. HS code 721049 covers flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with other base metals, but not aluminium. HS code 721061 specifically covers products coated with aluminium-zinc alloys, which are distinct from the pure aluminium coating of 721069. Furthermore, uncoated flat-rolled steel products, such as those under HS 7209, might be confused if the coating is overlooked. The key differentiator for 721069 is the combination of iron/non-alloy steel base, flat-rolled form, minimum width, and the exclusive use of aluminium as the coating material, excluding aluminium-zinc alloys.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721069 (the code used for aluminized steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721069 (the code used for aluminized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 9.3% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 721069, not only aluminized steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $204M 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $52M 12% of world exports
- 3 France $40M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $435M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Czechia $73M 9.3% of world imports
- 2 Portugal $67M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 India $58M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $791M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for aluminized steel sheet
Brazil splits HS 7210.69 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7210.69.11Al-Si coated steel, 120 g/m² or more, 5-11% Si
- 7210.69.19Other aluminium-silicon coated flat steel
- 7210.69.90Other aluminium-coated flat steel
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 aluminized steel sheet
What is the HS code for Aluminized steel sheet?
The HS code for Aluminized steel sheet is 721069 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium, other than plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys). The HS code for aluminized steel sheet, specifically flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel with a width of 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium (excluding aluminium-zinc alloys), is 721069.
How do I classify Aluminized steel sheet for customs?
Aluminized steel sheet is classified under HS code 721069 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium, other than plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes HS 721069 from other coated steel products?
HS 721069 is distinguished by its specific coating material, which must be pure aluminium, not an aluminium-zinc alloy. Additionally, the base material must be iron or non-alloy steel, and the product must be flat-rolled with a width of 600mm or more. These precise criteria differentiate it from other coated steel products, such as those coated with other metals (721049) or with aluminium-zinc alloys (721061).
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminized steel sheet (HS 721069)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721069 (the code used for aluminized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($204M, 47% of world exports), Germany ($52M) and France ($40M). World exports came to about $435M, 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 aluminized steel sheet (HS 721069)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721069 (the code used for aluminized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($73M, 9.3% of world imports), Portugal ($67M) and India ($58M). World imports came to about $791M, 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.
Is the HS code for Aluminized steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721069 for Aluminized steel sheet is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for aluminized steel sheet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721069 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for aluminized steel sheet depends on the product's details: 7210.69.11 (Al-Si coated steel, 120 g/m² or more, 5-11% Si), 7210.69.19 (Other aluminium-silicon coated flat steel), 7210.69.90 (Other aluminium-coated flat steel).