HS Code for HR steel coil

HS code 7208.37 applies to flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, in coils. The specific subheading 7208.37 is reserved for products with a thickness of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm. Classification in this category requires the steel to be in a coiled form directly from the rolling mill. The "hot-rolled" designation implies the steel was processed at temperatures above its recrystallization temperature (typically over 1,700°F), which distinguishes it from cold-rolled steel. The absence of patterns in relief (such as grooves, ribs, or checkers) is a requirement for this specific code. This material is a primary industrial input used for further processing into structural components, pipes, and heavy machinery parts.

Products Included

• Hot-rolled non-alloy steel coils (4.75mm to 10mm thickness)
• Black hot-rolled coils within the specified thickness range
• Wide hot-rolled steel strip in coils
• Hot-rolled sheet steel in continuous coils

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 7208.38, which covers hot-rolled coils with a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm. Precise measurement is required to distinguish between these two. Another common error is 7208.52, which covers steel of the same thickness and width but "not in coils" (plates). If the product has been uncoiled and cut to length, it must move to the 7208.5x series. Additionally, if the steel is "pickled" (treated with acid to remove scale), it should be classified under 7208.27 rather than 7208.37.

FAQ

What is the HS code for HR steel coil?

For hot-rolled non-alloy steel in coils with a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm and width over 600mm, the HS code is 7208.37.

What if the coil is less than 600mm wide?

If the width is less than 600mm, the product is classified under heading 7211 instead of 7208.