Product classification
HS code for Galvalume steel sheet: 7210.61
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Classification of galvalume steel sheet under HS 7210.61
Galvalume steel sheet is classified under HS code 7210.61. This classification is found within Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel. Heading 7210 is dedicated to flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more that have been clad, plated, or coated. Galvalume is a specific type of coating consisting of an alloy of approximately 55% aluminum, 43.4% zinc, and 1.6% silicon. Because the coating is an aluminum-zinc alloy, the product falls under subheading 7210.61, which specifically identifies products "plated or coated with aluminium-zinc alloys." The classification is driven by the width of the sheet (must be 600 mm or wider) and the specific chemical nature of the metallic coating. This material is widely used in roofing and siding due to its excellent corrosion resistance, combining the barrier protection of aluminum with the sacrificial protection of zinc.
- Covers
- Galvalume steel coils (width ≥ 600mm)
- Aluminum-zinc alloy coated flat sheets
- Zincalume steel sheets
- Corrugated Galvalume roofing panels (if width ≥ 600mm)
- Anti-fingerprint coated Galvalume sheets
- Also under 7210.61
- BlueScope Zincalume
- ArcelorMittal Galvalume
- POSCO Al-Zn Coated Steel
- JSW Galvalume
Codes often confused with 7210.61
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for Galvalume is HS code 7210.49, which covers steel coated with zinc (galvanized steel). While similar, Galvalume must be under 7210.61 due to the aluminum content in the alloy. Another error occurs when the sheet is less than 600 mm wide; in such cases, it must be classified under heading 7212. Finally, if the Galvalume sheet is painted or plastic-coated over the alloy, it should be classified under HS code 7210.70.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721061 (the code used for galvalume steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721061 (the code used for galvalume steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 11% 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 721061, not only galvalume steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.2B 61% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$349M 9.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 South Korea $303M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $398M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $306M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $182M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $3.7B 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 code for galvalume steel sheet
Brazil classifies galvalume steel sheet under NCM 7210.61.00: HS 7210.61 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 galvalume steel sheet
What is the HS code for Galvalume steel sheet?
The HS code for Galvalume steel sheet is 721061 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys).
How do I classify Galvalume steel sheet for customs?
Galvalume steel sheet is classified under HS code 721061 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Galvalume steel?
The HS code for Galvalume steel sheets with a width of 600 mm or more is 7210.61.
What if the Galvalume sheet is narrower than 600 mm?
If the width is less than 600 mm, the product is classified under HS code 7212.50, which covers smaller flat-rolled products coated with other materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of galvalume steel sheet (HS 721061)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721061 (the code used for galvalume steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 61% of world exports), Vietnam (about $349M) and South Korea ($303M). World exports came to about $3.6B, 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 galvalume steel sheet (HS 721061)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721061 (the code used for galvalume steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($398M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($306M) and South Korea ($182M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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 Galvalume steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721061 for Galvalume 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 galvalume steel sheet in Brazil?
In Brazil, galvalume steel sheet (HS 721061) is classified under NCM 7210.61.00.