HS Code for Pre-painted steel strip

Pre-painted steel strips are classified under HS code 7212.40. This code is designated for flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that possess a width of less than 600 mm. Similar to the wider coils, these products are characterized by a surface finish that has been painted, varnished, or coated with plastic materials. The classification logic follows the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), where the width of the material dictates the specific heading. Heading 7212 is reserved for narrower flat-rolled products, distinguishing them from the wider sheets and coils found in heading 7210. These strips are often produced by slitting larger coils or are manufactured directly to narrow specifications for use in specific industrial applications like automotive trim or appliance manufacturing.

Products Included

• Narrow pre-painted steel strips
• Slit color-coated steel coils (under 600mm)
• Plastic-coated steel strapping
• Varnished steel tape
• Painted hoop steel

Common Misclassification

Which other HS codes get confused with this one and why. Mention specific code numbers. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 7210.70, which applies to the exact same material but with a width of 600 mm or more. Another confusion arises with 7212.30, which covers strips that are only galvanised (zinc-coated) without the subsequent paint or plastic layer. If the strip is made of stainless steel, it must be classified under 7220 regardless of the coating.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Pre-painted steel strip?

The HS code for pre-painted steel strip with a width of less than 600mm is 7212.40.

Can slit coils be classified under 7210.70?

No, once a coil is slit to a width of less than 600mm, it must be reclassified from 7210.70 to 7212.40.