Product classification
HS code for Galvanized steel sheet: 7210.49
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Classification of galvanized steel sheet under HS 7210.49
The classification of galvanized steel sheet under HS code 7210.49 is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and 6. This code is designated for flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel. To qualify for this specific subheading, the product must meet three primary criteria: a width of 600 mm or more, a surface that is plated or coated with zinc, and a coating process that is not electrolytic, which typically implies a hot-dip galvanizing process. Furthermore, the product must not be corrugated, as corrugated sheets are classified under 7210.41. The classification process involves analyzing the substrate material to ensure it is non-alloy steel and verifying the dimensions. The 600 mm width threshold is a critical dividing line in Chapter 72, separating wide flat-rolled products from narrow ones. The non-electrolytic coating requirement distinguishes this product from those in 7210.30. This systematic approach ensures that products are categorized based on their physical properties and manufacturing methods, facilitating uniform international trade statistics and tariff application.
- Covers
- Hot-dipped galvanized steel sheets
- Zinc-coated flat-rolled steel plates
- Non-corrugated galvanized steel coils
- Galvannealed steel sheets (non-electrolytic)
- Also under 7210.49
- ArcelorMittal Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel
- POSCO GI Steel
- Nippon Steel Galvanized Sheets
- SSAB Galvanized Steel
Codes often confused with 7210.49
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 7210.30, which covers steel that is electrolytically coated with zinc. Another common error is using 7210.41 for corrugated sheets, or 7212.30 if the width of the sheet is less than 600 mm. Accurate measurement of width and identification of the coating method are essential for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721049 (the code used for galvanized steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721049 (the code used for galvanized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 721049, not only galvanized steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.1B 26% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $2.6B 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.2B 9.3% of world exports
World total: $23.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $2.0B 7.8% of world imports
- 2 Spain $1.4B 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Poland $1.3B 5.3% of world imports
World total: $25.1B 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 galvanized steel sheet
Brazil splits HS 7210.49 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7210.49.10Galvanised flat steel, uncorrugated, under 4.75 mm
- 7210.49.90Uncorrugated galvanised 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 galvanized steel sheet
What is the HS code for Galvanized steel sheet?
The HS code for Galvanized steel sheet is 721049 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)). The HS code for galvanized steel sheet with a width of 600mm or more, which is not corrugated and not electrolytically coated, is 7210.49.
How do I classify Galvanized steel sheet for customs?
Galvanized steel sheet is classified under HS code 721049 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 7210.49 and 7210.30?
The difference lies in the application method of the zinc coating; 7210.49 refers to non-electrolytic methods like hot-dip, while 7210.30 refers to electrolytic galvanization.
Which countries are the top exporters of galvanized steel sheet (HS 721049)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721049 (the code used for galvanized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.1B, 26% of world exports), South Korea ($2.6B) and Germany ($2.2B). World exports came to about $23.6B, 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 galvanized steel sheet (HS 721049)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721049 (the code used for galvanized steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 7.8% of world imports), Spain ($1.4B) and Poland ($1.3B). World imports came to about $25.1B, 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.
Is the HS code for Galvanized steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721049 for Galvanized 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 galvanized steel sheet in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721049 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for galvanized steel sheet depends on the product's details: 7210.49.10 (Galvanised flat steel, uncorrugated, under 4.75 mm), 7210.49.90 (Uncorrugated galvanised steel, 4.75 mm or more).