Product classification
HS code for Stainless steel sheet: 7219.24
Steel, stainless, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Classification of stainless steel sheet under HS 7219.24
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 7219.24
- POSCO STS 430 hot-rolled sheets
- Outokumpu Supra 316L sheets
- Yieh United 304 hot-rolled panels
- Baosteel stainless steel sheets
Codes often confused with 7219.24
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721924 (the code used for stainless steel sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721924 (the code used for stainless steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 7.7% of world imports. Mexico reports $238M of its heading 7219 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 721924, not only stainless steel sheet.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $19M 28% of world exports
- 2 Finland $8.7M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $7.0M 10% of world exports
World total: $68M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $5.9M 7.7% of world imports
- 2 France $4.1M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $3.9M 5.1% of world imports
Mexico reports $238M of its heading 7219 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $77M 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 sheet
Brazil classifies stainless steel sheet under NCM 7219.24.00: HS 7219.24 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 sheet
What is the HS code for Stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for Stainless steel sheet is 721924 (Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of less than 3mm). 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.
How do I classify Stainless steel sheet for customs?
Stainless steel sheet is classified under HS code 721924 — Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of less than 3mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of stainless steel sheet (HS 721924)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721924 (the code used for stainless steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were China ($19M, 28% of world exports), Finland ($8.7M) and the United States ($7.0M). World exports came to about $68M, 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 sheet (HS 721924)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721924 (the code used for stainless steel sheet) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($5.9M, 7.7% of world imports), France ($4.1M) and Mexico ($3.9M). World imports came to about $77M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $238M of its heading 7219 imports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Is the HS code for Stainless steel sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721924 for Stainless steel sheet 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 sheet in Brazil?
In Brazil, stainless steel sheet (HS 721924) is classified under NCM 7219.24.00.