Product classification
HS code for Flat rolled coated steel: 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 flat rolled coated steel under HS 7210.90
Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, with a width of 600 mm or more, that are plated or coated with materials not specified in other subheadings of 7210, are classified under HS code 7210.90. This classification is part of Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel. The flat-rolled designation refers to products with a rectangular cross-section that does not conform to the definition of bars or rods. The coating or plating must be applied to the surface of the steel to provide corrosion resistance or other functional properties. Heading 7210 specifically addresses products that are wider than 600 mm; narrower products are classified under 7212. The 7210.90 code is used for coatings such as certain plastics, enamels, or complex metallic alloys that do not fall under the more common categories of tin, lead, or zinc. Customs authorities often require a mill test certificate to confirm that the coating does not fall under the more specific subheadings for galvanized or tin-plated steel.
- Covers
- Plastic-coated steel sheets (width 600mm+)
- Enamelled flat-rolled steel
- Chemically treated coated steel
- Composite metallic coated steel n.e.c.
- Chromium oxide coated steel
- 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. Common misclassifications include 7210.49 for zinc-coated (galvanized) steel and 7212.90 for flat-rolled steel less than 600 mm wide. The width is the primary divider between 7210 and 7212. Furthermore, if the steel is simply painted or varnished, it should be classified under 7210.70. HS code 7210.90 is strictly a residual category for coatings that are not specifically named in the preceding subheadings of 7210.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721090 (the code used for flat rolled coated steel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721090 (the code used for flat rolled coated steel) 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 flat rolled coated steel.
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 flat rolled coated steel
Brazil classifies flat rolled coated steel 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 flat rolled coated steel
What is the HS code for Flat rolled coated steel?
The HS code for Flat rolled coated steel 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 products 600mm or wider with non-standard coatings, the HS code is 7210.90.
How do I classify Flat rolled coated steel for customs?
Flat rolled coated steel 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 narrower than 600mm?
If the width is less than 600mm, the product must be classified under heading 7212, regardless of the coating type.
Which countries are the top exporters of flat rolled coated steel (HS 721090)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721090 (the code used for flat rolled coated steel) 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 flat rolled coated steel (HS 721090)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721090 (the code used for flat rolled coated steel) 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 Flat rolled coated steel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721090 for Flat rolled coated steel 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 flat rolled coated steel in Brazil?
In Brazil, flat rolled coated steel (HS 721090) is classified under NCM 7210.90.00.