Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel — HTS 7212
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated
Chapter 72 › Heading 7212
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 7212 groups flat-rolled products made of iron or nonalloy steel that are less than 600 mm wide and have a surface layer or coating. “Flat-rolled” generally means sheet, strip, or similar steel supplied in flat form rather than bars, wire, tubes, or other shapes. “Clad, plated or coated” describes steel with another metal or material applied to its surface; the legal distinctions depend on how the product is made and what the covering is.
The 4-digit heading is only a broad category, not the final tariff classification. To reach the correct 8-digit subheading, work through the HTSUS structure and the product’s facts—especially the coating or plating material, the type of product, dimensions, and sometimes the method of coating or other technical characteristics. Read the relevant headings, subheadings, legal notes, and statistical descriptions together; if the facts or wording are unclear, a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel and is under the heading’s width limit; do not assume a similarly shaped product belongs here.
- Identify the surface treatment precisely: distinguish clad, plated, and coated products, and document the covering material and how it was applied.
- Compare the product against every applicable 8-digit description, including distinctions based on coating type, product form, dimensions, or other listed characteristics.
- Use commercial documents and technical specifications—mill certificates, coating descriptions, drawings, and measurements—to support the classification.
- Check the current HTSUS notes and official classification guidance, and ask a customs professional to review unusual multilayer, composite, or specially processed products.
HTS heading 7212 summary
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel is a 4-digit product category containing 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 7212.30 | Otherwise plated or coated with zinc |
| 7212.40 | Painted, varnished or coated with plastics |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7212.10.00.00 👉 | Plated or coated with tin | Free | — | 6% |
| 7212.20.00.00 👉 | Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc | Free | — | 21.5% |
| 7212.50.00.00 👉 | Otherwise plated or coated | Free | — | 21.5% |
| 7212.60.00.00 👉 | Clad | Free | — | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7212?
Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, 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.