Product classification
HS code for Color coated steel coil: 7210.70
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Classification of color coated steel coil under HS 7210.70
Color coated steel coil is classified under HS code 7210.70 because it consists of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more that have been painted, varnished, or coated with plastics. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the material composition (non-alloy steel), the physical dimensions (width exceeding 600 mm), and the specific surface treatment (organic coating). Since the coating is applied to a flat-rolled substrate that has not been further worked than surface-treated, it falls squarely within Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel, and specifically heading 7210 for wide flat-rolled products that are clad, plated, or coated.
- Covers
- Prepainted Galvanized Steel Coils (PPGI)
- Prepainted Galvalume Steel Coils (PPGL)
- Plastic-laminated steel coils for appliances
- Varnished non-alloy steel coils for construction
- Fluorocarbon (PVDF) coated steel coils
- Also under 7210.70
- BlueScope Colorbond
- Tata Steelium Color Coated
- JSW Colouron
- ArcelorMittal Granite
Codes often confused with 7210.70
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing HS code 7210.70 with 7212.40. The primary distinction is the width of the material; 7210.70 applies to coils 600 mm or wider, while 7212.40 is reserved for strips and coils narrower than 600 mm. Additionally, if the steel is an alloy steel (such as stainless steel), it must be classified under heading 7225 instead of 7210, even if it is color-coated.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721070 (the code used for color coated steel coil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721070 (the code used for color coated steel coil) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 7.8% 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 721070, not only color coated steel coil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.2B 43% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $1.8B 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $760M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $14.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $1.0B 7.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $690M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 Romania $593M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $13.3B 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 color coated steel coil
Brazil splits HS 7210.70 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7210.70.10Painted or varnished flat steel, 600 mm or wider
- 7210.70.20Plastic-coated flat steel, 600 mm or wider
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 color coated steel coil
What is the HS code for Color coated steel coil?
The HS code for Color coated steel coil is 721070 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics). The standard HS code for color coated steel coil made of non-alloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more is 7210.70.
How do I classify Color coated steel coil for customs?
Color coated steel coil is classified under HS code 721070 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include coils coated with zinc?
If the coil is only coated with zinc (galvanized) and not painted or plastic-coated, it falls under 7210.49. However, if it is both galvanized and then painted, 7210.70 takes precedence as the more specific description of the final surface treatment.
Which countries are the top exporters of color coated steel coil (HS 721070)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721070 (the code used for color coated steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.2B, 43% of world exports), South Korea ($1.8B) and Italy ($760M). World exports came to about $14.3B, 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 color coated steel coil (HS 721070)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721070 (the code used for color coated steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($1.0B, 7.8% of world imports), the United States ($690M) and Romania ($593M). World imports came to about $13.3B, 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 Color coated steel coil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721070 for Color coated steel coil 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 color coated steel coil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721070 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for color coated steel coil depends on the product's details: 7210.70.10 (Painted or varnished flat steel, 600 mm or wider), 7210.70.20 (Plastic-coated flat steel, 600 mm or wider).