Product classification
HS code for Coated steel sheet: 7210.90
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210.
Classification of coated steel sheet under HS 7210.90
Coated steel sheets are classified under HS code 721090 when they are flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more and are coated with materials not specified in other subheadings of 7210. Chapter 72 covers iron and steel, with heading 7210 focusing on flat-rolled products that have been plated or coated. The subheadings under 7210 are organized by the type of coating, such as tin (721011), lead (721020), or zinc (721041). Subheading 721090 acts as the other category for coatings that do not fit into the more specific descriptions. This can include sheets coated with certain metallic alloys, oxides, or complex composite materials. The classification requires that the base metal be iron or non-alloy steel and that the width meets the 600 mm threshold. If the width were less, the product would move to heading 7212. The coating must be permanent and intended to provide corrosion resistance, aesthetic appeal, or specific functional properties like electrical insulation or heat reflection. This code is vital for tracking industrial steel trade and applying anti-dumping duties where applicable.
- Covers
- Flat-rolled steel coated with chromium oxides
- Steel sheets with specialized metallic alloy coatings (not zinc or tin)
- Enamel-coated iron or non-alloy steel sheets (width >= 600mm)
- Composite-coated flat-rolled steel products
- Chemically treated steel sheets for specific industrial durability
- Also under 7210.90
- BlueScope Colorbond steel
- ArcelorMittal Granite HDX
- Tata Steel Colorcoat
- POSCO PosMAC (if not specifically zinc/aluminum)
Codes often confused with 7210.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using 721049 for galvanized (zinc-coated) steel or 721070 for painted, varnished, or plastic-coated steel. Subheading 721090 is only for coatings not covered by those specific descriptions. Additionally, if the width of the sheet is less than 600 mm, it must be classified under heading 7212 regardless of the coating type.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721090 (the code used for coated steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721090 (the code used for coated steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 37% 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 721090, not only coated steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $670M 34% of world exports
- 2 China $439M 22% of world exports
- 3 Japan $208M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $713M 37% of world imports
- 2 China $192M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $116M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 code for coated steel sheet
Brazil classifies coated steel sheet under NCM 7210.90.00: HS 7210.90 with 00 added.
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 coated steel sheet
What is the HS code for Coated steel sheet?
The HS code for Coated steel sheet is 721090 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210). For iron or non-alloy steel sheets with a width of 600mm or more, coated with materials other than tin, lead, zinc, or paint, the HS code is 721090.
How do I classify Coated steel sheet for customs?
Coated steel sheet is classified under HS code 721090 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the steel is alloyed?
If the steel meets the definition of alloy steel, it would move to Chapter 7225, as 7210 is strictly for iron or non-alloy steel.
Which countries are the top exporters of coated steel sheet (HS 721090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721090 (the code used for coated steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($670M, 34% of world exports), China ($439M) and Japan ($208M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of coated steel sheet (HS 721090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721090 (the code used for coated steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($713M, 37% of world imports), China ($192M) and the United States ($116M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 Coated steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721090 for 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 coated steel sheet in Brazil?
In Brazil, coated steel sheet (HS 721090) is classified under NCM 7210.90.00.