Product classification
HS code for EG steel sheet: 7210.30
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Classification of EG steel sheet under HS 7210.30
EG (Electro-galvanized) steel sheet is classified under HS code 7210.30. This classification is based on three primary criteria: the material composition (iron or non-alloy steel), the physical dimensions (flat-rolled with a width of 600 mm or more), and the specific method of coating (electrolytically plated or coated with zinc). Chapter 72 of the Harmonized System distinguishes between different coating methods for steel. While hot-dip galvanization involves immersing the steel in molten zinc, electro-galvanization uses an electrolytic process to apply a thinner, more uniform zinc layer. Subheading 7210.30 is specifically reserved for this electrolytic process. If the width were less than 600 mm, the product would move to Heading 7212, demonstrating how dimensional thresholds are critical in steel classification. The code applies regardless of whether the steel is in coils or cut sheets, provided the width requirement is met.
- Covers
- Electro-galvanized (EG) steel coils
- Zinc-coated steel sheets for automotive body panels
- Electrolytically zinc-plated sheets for appliances
- Corrosion-resistant EG flat-rolled steel
- EG steel sheets for computer chassis
- Also under 7210.30
- ArcelorMittal Electro-Galvanized Steel
- POSCO EG Steel
- Nippon Steel Electro-Galvanized Sheets
- ThyssenKrupp Electro-Galvanized Steel
Codes often confused with 7210.30
Common mistake. EG steel is frequently misclassified under 7210.41 or 7210.49, which are reserved for steel that is "otherwise plated or coated with zinc," typically referring to the hot-dip galvanizing process. It is also often confused with 7212.20, which covers electrolytically zinc-coated steel but only for widths less than 600 mm. Importers must verify the production method (electrolytic vs. hot-dip) and the exact width to ensure the correct code is applied, as duty rates can vary between these categories.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721030 (the code used for EG steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721030 (the code used for EG steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 9.5% of world imports. Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 721030, not only EG steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $495M 24% of world exports
- 2 Japan $380M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $349M 17% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $230M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $220M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$180M 7.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $2.4B 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. 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 EG steel sheet
Brazil splits HS 7210.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7210.30.10Electrogalvanised flat steel, under 4.75 mm
- 7210.30.90Electrogalvanised flat steel, 4.75 mm or more
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 EG steel sheet
What is the HS code for EG steel sheet?
The HS code for EG steel sheet is 721030 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc). The HS code for electro-galvanized steel sheet with a width of 600 mm or more is 7210.30.
How do I classify EG steel sheet for customs?
EG steel sheet is classified under HS code 721030 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is EG steel different from HDG steel in the HS system?
EG steel is classified under 7210.30 (electrolytic), while HDG (Hot-Dip Galvanized) steel is classified under 7210.41 or 7210.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of EG steel sheet (HS 721030)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721030 (the code used for EG steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($495M, 24% of world exports), Japan ($380M) and China ($349M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 EG steel sheet (HS 721030)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721030 (the code used for EG steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($230M, 9.5% of world imports), Germany ($220M) and Vietnam (about $180M). World imports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $3.2B of its chapter 72 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for EG steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721030 for EG 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 EG steel sheet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721030 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for EG steel sheet depends on the product's details: 7210.30.10 (Electrogalvanised flat steel, under 4.75 mm), 7210.30.90 (Electrogalvanised flat steel, 4.75 mm or more).