HS Code for Stainless steel sheet

Stainless steel sheets are classified under HS code 721924 when they meet specific dimensional and processing criteria defined in the Chapter 72 legal notes. Heading 7219 covers flat-rolled products of stainless steel with a width of 600 mm or more. The subheading 721924 is specifically reserved for products that have been hot-rolled but not further worked, are not presented in coils, and have a thickness of less than 3 mm. The classification process requires precise measurement of the sheet's thickness and width. In the context of the Harmonized System, flat-rolled products are defined as solid products of rectangular cross-section which do not conform to the definition of bars or rods. The hot-rolling process involves reducing the thickness of the steel at high temperatures, resulting in a characteristic surface finish that is rougher than cold-rolled steel. Because most hot-rolled sheets are produced in thicknesses greater than 3 mm, 721924 is a specific category for thinner hot-rolled plates that have been cut to length. If the product has been cold-rolled (cold-reduced), it must be classified under subheadings 721931 through 721935. The distinction between hot-rolled and cold-rolled is a primary factor in determining the correct HS code and the applicable customs duties.

Products Included

• Hot-rolled stainless steel sheets (not in coils)
• Stainless steel plates with thickness under 3 mm
• Flat-rolled stainless steel width 600mm+ hot-rolled
• Cut-to-length hot-rolled stainless steel sheets
• Annealed and pickled hot-rolled sheets under 3mm

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with 721934 or 721935, which are for cold-rolled sheets of similar thickness. Hot-rolled sheets (721924) have different physical properties and manufacturing costs. Another error is using 721914, which is for hot-rolled sheets of the same thickness but presented in coils. If the width is less than 600 mm, the product must be classified under heading 7220. Finally, if the thickness is 3 mm or more, it moves to 721923.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Stainless steel sheet?

For a hot-rolled stainless steel sheet, not in coils, with a width of 600 mm or more and a thickness of less than 3 mm, the HS code is 721924.

What is the difference between 721924 and 721934?

721924 is for products that are hot-rolled, while 721934 is for products that have been cold-rolled (cold-reduced). Cold-rolled sheets generally have a smoother finish and more precise dimensions.