HS Code for Hot rolled steel plate

Hot rolled steel plate is classified under HS code 7208.52 when it meets the criteria for flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that are not presented in coils. The classification process begins with Heading 7208, which covers products of a width of 600mm or more. Because the product is 'not in coils,' it falls into the subheadings starting with 7208.5. The specific code 7208.52 is reserved for plates with a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm. These products are typically produced by hot-rolling a slab and then cutting it to specific lengths (discrete plates) rather than winding it. The absence of patterns in relief (such as floor plates) is also a requirement for this specific code, as patterned plates are classified under 7208.90 or 7208.10 depending on their form.

Products Included

• Discrete hot-rolled steel plates
• Cut-to-length steel sheets (non-alloy)
• Heavy gauge flat-rolled steel (4.75mm-10mm) not wound
• Structural steel plates for construction and shipbuilding

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 7208.37. While both cover the 4.75mm to 10mm thickness range, 7208.37 is for coils, whereas 7208.52 is for flat plates. It is also confused with 7208.51, which is for plates exceeding 10mm in thickness. If the plate has been cold-rolled after the hot-rolling process, it must be classified under heading 7209 regardless of its thickness.

FAQ

What is the HS code for hot rolled steel plate?

The HS code for hot-rolled non-alloy steel plate (not in coils) with a width of 600mm or more and a thickness of 4.75mm to 10mm is 7208.52.

Can 7208.52 include alloy steel?

No, 7208.52 is strictly for iron or non-alloy steel. Alloy steel plates (such as those containing boron or high manganese) are classified under heading 7225.