Product classification
HS code for Pre-painted steel coil: 7210.70
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Classification of pre-painted steel coil under HS 7210.70
Pre-painted steel coils are classified under HS code 7210.70 because they consist of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel with a width of 600 mm or more. The primary distinguishing feature for this code is the surface treatment, which involves being painted, varnished, or coated with plastics. This classification falls under Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel, specifically within the heading for flat-rolled products that have been further worked than just hot-rolled or cold-rolled. The width is a critical determinant; products exceeding 600 mm are categorized here, whereas narrower versions fall elsewhere. The coating must be the final layer, providing both aesthetic and protective properties to the underlying steel substrate, often applied over a metallic coating like zinc.
- Covers
- PPGI (Pre-painted Galvanized Steel) coils
- PPGL (Pre-painted Galvalume Steel) coils
- Plastic-coated steel sheets in coil form
- Varnished non-alloy steel coils
- Color-coated steel coils for roofing
- Also under 7210.70
- BlueScope Colorbond
- Tata Steelium Color Coated
- JSW Colouron
- ArcelorMittal Granite
Codes often confused with 7210.70
Common mistake. Which other HS codes get confused with this one and why. Mention specific code numbers. A common error is using HS code 7212.40, which is reserved for pre-painted steel with a width of less than 600 mm. Additionally, importers may mistakenly use 7210.49 if they focus only on the underlying zinc coating (galvanization) and ignore the top paint layer. It is also important not to confuse these with alloy steel products, which would fall under heading 7225.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721070 (the code used for pre-painted steel coil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721070 (the code used for pre-painted 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 pre-painted 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 pre-painted 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 pre-painted steel coil
What is the HS code for Pre-painted steel coil?
The HS code for Pre-painted steel coil is 721070 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics). The standard HS code for pre-painted steel coil with a width of 600mm or more is 7210.70.
How do I classify Pre-painted steel coil for customs?
Pre-painted 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.
Does the thickness of the paint affect the HS code?
Generally, no. As long as the coating is paint, varnish, or plastic, the thickness does not change the 7210.70 classification, provided the width and base metal requirements are met.
Which countries are the top exporters of pre-painted steel coil (HS 721070)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721070 (the code used for pre-painted 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 pre-painted steel coil (HS 721070)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721070 (the code used for pre-painted 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 Pre-painted steel coil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721070 for Pre-painted 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 pre-painted steel coil in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 721070 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pre-painted 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).