Product classification
HS code for PPGI steel coil: 7210.70
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Classification of PPGI steel coil under HS 7210.70
PPGI (Pre-Painted Galvanized Iron) steel coils are classified under HS code 7210.70. This code is designated for flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, with a width of 600 mm or more, that have been painted, varnished, or coated with plastics. The classification process begins by identifying the base metal, which is non-alloy steel. Next, the width is measured; products 600 mm or wider fall under 7210, while narrower products fall under 7212. Finally, the surface treatment is considered. PPGI involves a multi-layered coating process where the steel is first galvanized (coated with zinc) and then coated with an organic layer like polyester paint. Under the HS hierarchy, a product that is both galvanized and painted is classified by the further treatment, which in this case is the painting or plastic coating, leading to the 7210.70 designation. This code is critical for the construction and appliance industries where these coils are used for roofing, wall panels, and refrigerator bodies.
- Covers
- Color coated galvanized steel coils
- Pre-painted zinc-coated steel sheets
- Plastic coated steel coils (width > 600mm)
- Varnished non-alloy steel coils
- Polyester coated steel coils
- Also under 7210.70
- BlueScope Colorbond
- Tata Steelium Color Coated
- JSW Colouron
- ArcelorMittal Granite
Codes often confused with 7210.70
Common mistake. PPGI is often misclassified under 7210.49, which is for steel that is only galvanized (zinc-coated) but not painted. Another common error is using 7212.40, which applies to the same type of painted or plastic-coated steel but with a width of less than 600 mm. If the base metal is an alloy steel (such as stainless steel), the product must be classified in heading 7225 or 7226. It is also important not to confuse these with 7210.12, which is for tin-plated steel. The presence of the paint layer is the defining factor for 7210.70.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721070 (the code used for PPGI steel coil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721070 (the code used for PPGI steel coil) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, 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 721070, not only PPGI steel coil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.2B 43% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $1.8B 13% of world exports
- 3 Italy $760M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $14.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $1.0B 7.8% of world imports
- 2 United States $690M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 Romania $593M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $13.3B 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 PPGI steel coil
Brazil splits HS 7210.70 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7210.70.10Painted or varnished flat steel, 600 mm or wider
- 7210.70.20Plastic-coated flat steel, 600 mm or wider
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 PPGI steel coil
What is the HS code for PPGI steel coil?
The HS code for PPGI steel coil is 721070 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics). The HS code for PPGI steel coil with a width of 600mm or more is 7210.70.
How do I classify PPGI steel coil for customs?
PPGI steel coil is classified under HS code 721070 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the PPGI coil is narrower than 600mm?
If the width of the pre-painted galvanized steel is less than 600mm, it is classified under HS code 7212.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of PPGI steel coil (HS 721070)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721070 (the code used for PPGI steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.2B, 43% of world exports), South Korea ($1.8B) and Italy ($760M). World exports came to about $14.3B, 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 PPGI steel coil (HS 721070)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721070 (the code used for PPGI steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($1.0B, 7.8% of world imports), the United States ($690M) and Romania ($593M). World imports came to about $13.3B, 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 PPGI steel coil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721070 for PPGI 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 PPGI steel coil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721070 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for PPGI steel coil depends on the product's details: 7210.70.10 (Painted or varnished flat steel, 600 mm or wider), 7210.70.20 (Plastic-coated flat steel, 600 mm or wider).