Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel — HTS 7210
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated
Chapter 72 › Heading 7210
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7210 is a broad product category for flat-rolled products made of iron or nonalloy steel that are at least 600 mm wide and have been clad, plated, or coated. Examples may include steel sheet or coil with a metallic coating, paint or other protective layer, but the exact treatment must be confirmed from the product’s specifications. This heading does not cover every steel sheet: width, steel composition, product form, and the type of coating all matter.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s physical facts and then follow the subheadings under 7210. The tariff schedule may distinguish products by coating or cladding material, coating method, thickness or other technical characteristics, and sometimes by intended or identifiable product type. Read the complete wording of the candidate subheading and any relevant legal notes; do not select a code based only on a commercial name such as “galvanized steel.” Classification can require customs-broker or other professional judgment when the manufacturing process or coating is unclear.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is flat-rolled, made of iron or nonalloy steel, and at least 600 mm wide in the imported condition.
- Obtain technical documents identifying the base metal, coating or cladding material, coating process, thickness, and whether the product is in coils, sheets, or another form.
- Compare the product’s specifications with every applicable 7210 subheading and its legal notes, rather than relying on the supplier’s description alone.
- Check whether the coating is metallic, nonmetallic, painted, laminated, or applied by another process, because these distinctions can lead to different subheadings.
- Document the facts supporting the selected 8-digit code and seek a customs ruling or broker advice if the product’s composition or treatment is ambiguous.
HTS heading 7210 summary
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel is a 4-digit product category containing 5 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7210.70 | Painted, varnished or coated with plastics |
| 7210.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7210.11.00.00 👉 | Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more | Free | — | 6% |
| 7210.12.00.00 👉 | Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm | Free | — | 6% |
| 7210.20.00.00 👉 | Plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate | Free | — | 6% |
| 7210.30.00 👉 | Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc | Free | — | 21.5% |
| 7210.50.00 👉 | Plated or coated with chromium oxides or with chromium and chromium oxides | Free | — | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7210?
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, clad, plated or coated. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.