Product classification
HS code for Wide steel flats: 7211.13
Iron or non-alloy steel, flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm thick or more, not in coils, without patterns in relief.
Classification of wide steel flats under HS 7211.13
Wide steel flats are classified under HS code 7211.13. This classification is part of Chapter 72, which covers iron and steel. Heading 7211 specifically pertains to flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, with a width of less than 600 mm, that have not been clad, plated, or coated. Subheading 7211.13 is highly specific, requiring the product to be hot-rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass. Furthermore, the product must have a width exceeding 150 mm but less than 600 mm, and a thickness of at least 4 mm. These products must not be in coils and must lack any patterns in relief. This classification is essential for distinguishing universal plates and wide flats from other types of narrow strip or wide plate steel. The technical requirement of being rolled on four faces implies a specific manufacturing process that produces sharp, square edges, which is distinct from standard slit-coil products.
- Covers
- Hot-rolled universal plates
- Wide steel flats (150mm to 600mm width)
- Non-alloy steel flat bars (hot-rolled)
- Square-edged steel flats
- Hot-rolled steel strips (not in coils, >4mm thick)
- Also under 7211.13
- ArcelorMittal hot-rolled flats
- Nippon Steel structural sections
- POSCO heavy gauge steel
- Tata Steel industrial bars
- SSAB hot-rolled plates
Codes often confused with 7211.13
Common mistake. Wide steel flats are frequently misclassified under HS code 7208, which covers flat-rolled products with a width of 600 mm or more. They may also be confused with HS code 7211.14, which covers other hot-rolled products of the same width but not rolled on four faces. Additionally, if the product is cold-rolled rather than hot-rolled, it must be classified under subheadings starting with 7211.23. Finally, if the steel is alloyed (such as stainless steel), it moves to Chapter 7219 or 7220, making the "non-alloy" distinction in 7211.13 vital.
Top exporters and importers of HS 721113 (the code used for wide steel flats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 721113 (the code used for wide steel flats) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 721113, not only wide steel flats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $37M 22% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $28M 17% of world exports
- 3 France $26M 16% of world exports
World total: $166M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $39M 21% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $21M 11% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $17M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $187M 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 wide steel flats
Brazil classifies wide steel flats under NCM 7211.13.00: HS 7211.13 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 wide steel flats
What is the HS code for Wide steel flats?
The HS code for Wide steel flats is 721113 (Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm thick or more, not in coils, without patterns in relief). The HS code for hot-rolled wide steel flats (non-alloy, width 150mm-600mm, thickness >= 4mm) is 7211.13.
How do I classify Wide steel flats for customs?
Wide steel flats is classified under HS code 721113 — Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm thick or more, not in coils, without patterns in relief. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 7211.13 and 7211.14?
Code 7211.13 is specifically for products rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass (universal plates), whereas 7211.14 covers other hot-rolled products that do not meet those specific rolling criteria.
Which countries are the top exporters of wide steel flats (HS 721113)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 721113 (the code used for wide steel flats) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($37M, 22% of world exports), Czechia ($28M) and France ($26M). World exports came to about $166M, 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 wide steel flats (HS 721113)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 721113 (the code used for wide steel flats) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($39M, 21% of world imports), the Netherlands ($21M) and Denmark ($17M). World imports came to about $187M, 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 Wide steel flats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 721113 for Wide steel flats 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 wide steel flats in Brazil?
In Brazil, wide steel flats (HS 721113) is classified under NCM 7211.13.00.