Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel plate: 7219.22
Steel, stainless, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Classification of stainless steel plate under HS 7219.22
HS code 7219.22 covers flat-rolled products of stainless steel, with a width of 600 mm or more, that have been hot-rolled and not further worked. Specifically, this subheading is reserved for products that are not in coils and have a thickness ranging from 4.75 mm to 10 mm. Classification in Chapter 72 requires the material to meet the metallurgical definition of stainless steel. Heading 7219 is dedicated to large-width flat-rolled products (600 mm+), distinguishing them from the narrower strips found in Heading 7220. The thickness is a primary determinant for the subheading; 7219.22 is the 'middle' range for plates. These plates are typically used in heavy industrial applications, such as tank construction, structural supports in corrosive environments, and large-scale machinery. The 'not in coils' requirement means the product is shipped as discrete flat sheets or plates, which affects the logistics and the customs valuation.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled stainless steel plates (6mm thickness)
- Stainless steel industrial floor plates (8mm thickness)
- Hot-rolled flat sheets (width 1250mm, thickness 5mm)
- Annealed and pickled hot-rolled stainless plates
- Grade 304/316 hot-rolled plates (4.75mm to 10mm)
- Also under 7219.22
- Outokumpu Forta H1000 plates
- Aperam 304L hot-rolled plates
- POSCO STS 316L sheets
- ThyssenKrupp Nirosta 4301 plates
Codes often confused with 7219.22
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with 7219.32, which covers cold-rolled products of the same thickness. Hot-rolled and cold-rolled steels have different physical properties and are treated differently by customs. Another error is using 7219.21 for plates that are actually within the 4.75-10mm range, as 7219.21 is strictly for thicknesses exceeding 10 mm. Finally, if the width is less than 600 mm, the product must be classified under Heading 7220.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721922 (the code used for stainless steel plate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721922 (the code used for stainless steel plate) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% 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 721922, not only stainless steel plate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $255M 17% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $180M 12% of world exports
- 3 Italy $145M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $162M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $87M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 Canada $76M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 code for stainless steel plate
Brazil classifies stainless steel plate under NCM 7219.22.00: HS 7219.22 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 plate
What is the HS code for Stainless steel plate?
The HS code for Stainless steel plate is 721922 (Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm). For hot-rolled stainless steel plate, not in coils, with a width of 600mm+ and thickness between 4.75mm and 10mm, the HS code is 7219.22.
How do I classify Stainless steel plate for customs?
Stainless steel plate is classified under HS code 721922 — Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not 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 plate is provided in a large roll?
If the product is in a coil rather than a discrete plate, it would be classified under subheadings 7219.11 through 7219.14, depending on the thickness.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel plate (HS 721922)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721922 (the code used for stainless steel plate) in UN Comtrade data were China ($255M, 17% of world exports), Sweden ($180M) and Italy ($145M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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 plate (HS 721922)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721922 (the code used for stainless steel plate) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($162M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($87M) and Canada ($76M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 plate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721922 for Stainless steel plate 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 plate in Brazil?
In Brazil, stainless steel plate (HS 721922) is classified under NCM 7219.22.00.