Product classification
HS code for Hot-rolled stainless steel coil: 7219.12
Steel, stainless, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Classification of hot-rolled stainless steel coil under HS 7219.12
The classification of hot-rolled stainless steel coil under HS code 7219.12 is highly specific, relying on the material's chemistry, width, and precise thickness. Stainless steel is defined as alloy steel containing 10.5% or more chromium by weight. This code applies to flat-rolled products with a width of 600mm or more. The "hot-rolled" and "in coils" descriptors are mandatory. Most importantly, 7219.12 is restricted to products with a thickness of at least 4.75mm but not exceeding 10mm. This narrow window is crucial because the 7219 heading is subdivided into multiple codes based solely on thickness increments. For example, material thicker than 10mm falls under 7219.11, while material thinner than 4.75mm falls under 7219.13. This level of granularity in the Harmonized System reflects the different industrial uses and market values of stainless steel at varying gauges. Importers must provide precise thickness measurements and chemical analysis to justify classification under this specific subheading, as it is often subject to different anti-dumping duties than thinner or thicker variants.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled stainless steel coils (4.75mm - 10mm thickness)
- Grade 304/316 stainless steel coils (hot-rolled)
- Stainless steel wide strip in coils (medium gauge)
- Hot-rolled stainless steel bands (width >= 600mm)
- Also under 7219.12
- Outokumpu Core 304 coils
- Aperam 316L medium gauge coils
- POSCO hot-rolled stainless steel sheet coils
- ThyssenKrupp Nirosta 4301 coils
- Acerinox hot-rolled stainless coils
Codes often confused with 7219.12
Common mistake. Misclassification often occurs between 7219.12 and its neighboring codes, 7219.11 (thickness > 10mm) and 7219.13 (thickness 3mm to 4.75mm). A measurement error of 0.1mm can lead to an incorrect code. Furthermore, if the stainless steel is cold-rolled rather than hot-rolled, it must be classified under subheadings 7219.31 through 7219.35. If the width is less than 600mm, heading 7220 applies.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721912 (the code used for hot-rolled stainless steel coil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721912 (the code used for hot-rolled stainless steel coil) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 16% 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 721912, not only hot-rolled stainless steel coil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $1.0B 38% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $527M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $256M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $504M 16% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$478M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $318M 10% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 hot-rolled stainless steel coil
Brazil classifies hot-rolled stainless steel coil under NCM 7219.12.00: HS 7219.12 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 hot-rolled stainless steel coil
What is the HS code for Hot-rolled stainless steel coil?
The HS code for Hot-rolled stainless steel coil is 721912 (Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm).
How do I classify Hot-rolled stainless steel coil for customs?
Hot-rolled stainless steel coil is classified under HS code 721912 — Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel coil (4.75-10mm)?
The specific HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel coil with a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm is 7219.12.
Why is thickness so important for HS 7219?
The Harmonized System uses thickness to differentiate between stainless steel products because gauge significantly affects the manufacturing cost and the end-use application.
Which countries are the top exporters of hot-rolled stainless steel coil (HS 721912)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721912 (the code used for hot-rolled stainless steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.0B, 38% of world exports), Belgium ($527M) and China ($256M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of hot-rolled stainless steel coil (HS 721912)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721912 (the code used for hot-rolled stainless steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($504M, 16% of world imports), Taiwan (about $478M) and Germany ($318M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 Hot-rolled stainless steel coil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721912 for Hot-rolled stainless 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 hot-rolled stainless steel coil in Brazil?
In Brazil, hot-rolled stainless steel coil (HS 721912) is classified under NCM 7219.12.00.