HS Code for Hot rolled steel sheet

HS code 7208.90 serves as a residual or 'Other' category for flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, hot-rolled, with a width of 600mm or more. Classification here occurs when a product fits the general description of heading 7208 but does not meet the specific requirements of the preceding subheadings (7208.10 through 7208.54). This often includes products that have been 'further worked' in a manner not specified in other codes, such as being perforated, corrugated, or having specific surface treatments that do not qualify as cladding or coating (which would move the product to 7210). It also includes products with patterns in relief (like diamond tread plates) that are not in coils. The classification follows GRI 1 and the hierarchical structure of the HS nomenclature, where specific thickness-based codes are exhausted before resorting to the .90 'Other' category.

Products Included

• Hot-rolled steel sheets with patterns in relief (e.g., floor plates)
• Perforated hot-rolled steel sheets (if not considered articles of steel)
• Corrugated hot-rolled non-alloy steel sheets
• Flat-rolled products further worked than hot-rolled but not cold-rolled

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification involves using 7208.90 for standard plates or coils that should actually be classified by thickness under 7208.25-54. Another common error is confusing this with 7210, which is for steel that has been plated, clad, or coated (e.g., galvanized or painted). If the sheet has been cold-rolled, it must be classified under 7209.00.

FAQ

What is the HS code for hot rolled steel sheet?

While many sheets are classified by thickness (e.g., 7208.52), the 'Other' category for hot-rolled steel sheets not elsewhere specified is 7208.90.

Are floor plates classified under 7208.90?

Yes, hot-rolled non-alloy steel floor plates (with patterns in relief) that are not in coils are typically classified under HS code 7208.90.