Product classification
HS code for Aluminum coated 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 aluminum coated steel sheet under HS 7210.69
Aluminum coated steel sheet is classified under HS code 7210.69. This classification is part of Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel. Even though the product has an aluminum coating, the base material is iron or non-alloy steel, which determines its placement in Chapter 72 rather than Chapter 76 (Aluminum). Heading 7210 is reserved for flat-rolled products of a width of 600 mm or more that are plated or coated. Sub-heading 7210.69 specifically excludes aluminum-zinc alloys (which are 7210.61), focusing on sheets coated primarily with aluminum. This material is often referred to as aluminized steel and is valued for its heat resistance and corrosion protection. The classification requires the steel to be flat-rolled and the coating to be applied via a process like hot-dipping or cladding. The width of 600 mm is a defining characteristic of this heading; narrower strips are classified elsewhere.
- Covers
- Aluminized steel sheets for automotive exhausts
- Heat-resistant steel plates for ovens
- Aluminum-coated corrugated steel for roofing
- Clad steel sheets for industrial heat exchangers
- Flat-rolled steel coated with pure aluminum
- 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. This product is often confused with HS code 7210.61, which is specifically for steel coated with aluminum-zinc alloys (Galvalume). It is also frequently misclassified under 7606, which is for sheets made entirely of aluminum. If the width of the steel sheet is less than 600 mm, it must be classified under 7212.50 instead of 7210.69. Proper identification of the base metal and the specific alloy of the coating is essential for correct coding.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721069 (the code used for aluminum coated steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721069 (the code used for aluminum coated 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 aluminum coated 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 aluminum coated 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 aluminum coated steel sheet
What is the HS code for Aluminum coated steel sheet?
The HS code for Aluminum coated 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 aluminum coated steel sheet (width 600mm or more) is 7210.69.
How do I classify Aluminum coated steel sheet for customs?
Aluminum coated 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.
Is Galvalume classified under this code?
No, Galvalume, which is a steel sheet coated with an aluminum-zinc alloy, is classified under HS code 7210.61.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum coated steel sheet (HS 721069)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721069 (the code used for aluminum coated 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 aluminum coated steel sheet (HS 721069)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721069 (the code used for aluminum coated 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 Aluminum coated steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721069 for Aluminum coated 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 aluminum coated steel sheet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721069 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for aluminum coated 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).