Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel coil: 7219.12
Steel, stainless, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Classification of stainless steel coil under HS 7219.12
HS code 7219.12 applies to flat-rolled products of stainless steel that meet several specific physical criteria defined in the Harmonized System. Firstly, the material must be stainless steel as defined in the Chapter 72 notes, requiring a chromium content of 10.5% or more. Secondly, the product must be "flat-rolled," meaning it has a rectangular cross-section and does not meet the definition of bars or rods. The width is a critical factor; heading 7219 is reserved for products with a width of 600 mm or more. Subheading 7219.12 specifically targets hot-rolled products that have not been further worked than hot-rolling and are presented in coils. The thickness is the final narrowing factor, restricted to a range of 4.75 mm or more but not exceeding 10 mm. This classification ensures that heavy-gauge industrial coils used in construction, tank fabrication, and heavy machinery are distinguished from thinner sheets or cold-rolled alternatives. The hot-rolling process, which occurs at temperatures above the steel's recrystallization point, gives the metal specific mechanical properties and a characteristic surface finish that differs from cold-rolled steel. Proper classification requires verification of the mill test certificate to confirm both the chemical composition and the precise thickness measurements.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled stainless steel coils (4.75mm to 10mm thickness)
- Wide flat-rolled stainless steel in coils
- Industrial grade hot-rolled stainless steel strips (width > 600mm)
- Hot-rolled stainless steel plate in coil form
- Also under 7219.12
- Outokumpu Core 304 coils
- Aperam 316L medium gauge coils
- POSCO hot-rolled stainless steel sheet coils
- ThyssenKrupp Nirosta 4301 coils
- Acerinox hot-rolled stainless coils
Codes often confused with 7219.12
Common mistake. Common misclassifications include HS code 7219.11, which is for products with a thickness exceeding 10 mm, and 7219.13, for products with a thickness between 3 mm and 4.75 mm. If the width is less than 600 mm, the product must be classified under heading 7220. Furthermore, if the coil has been cold-rolled, it falls under subheadings 7219.31 through 7219.35 depending on the thickness.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721912 (the code used for stainless steel coil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721912 (the code used for stainless steel coil) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 16% 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 721912, not only stainless steel coil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $1.0B 38% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $527M 19% of world exports
- 3 China $256M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $504M 16% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$478M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $318M 10% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 code for stainless steel coil
Brazil classifies stainless steel coil under NCM 7219.12.00: HS 7219.12 with 00 added.
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 stainless steel coil
What is the HS code for Stainless steel coil?
The HS code for Stainless steel coil is 721912 (Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm). For hot-rolled stainless steel coils with a width of 600mm or more and a thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm, the HS code is 7219.12.
How do I classify Stainless steel coil for customs?
Stainless steel coil is classified under HS code 721912 — Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the stainless steel coil is cold-rolled?
Cold-rolled stainless steel coils of 600mm width or more are classified under subheadings 7219.31 to 7219.35, depending on their specific thickness.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel coil (HS 721912)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721912 (the code used for stainless steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($1.0B, 38% of world exports), Belgium ($527M) and China ($256M). World exports came to about $2.7B, 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 stainless steel coil (HS 721912)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721912 (the code used for stainless steel coil) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($504M, 16% of world imports), Taiwan (about $478M) and Germany ($318M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 Stainless steel coil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721912 for Stainless 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 stainless steel coil in Brazil?
In Brazil, stainless steel coil (HS 721912) is classified under NCM 7219.12.00.