HS Code 7208
Hot-rolled Flat Steel (Width >600mm)
HS code 7208 is for flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel over 600mm wide, hot-rolled and neither clad nor coated, typically in coils or sheets.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 7208 — Hot-rolled Flat Steel (Width >600mm)
This code covers large, wide sheets and coils of steel that have been rolled at high temperatures. Hot-rolled steel is used in construction, shipbuilding, and automotive frames where precise surface finish is less critical than strength.
What's included
- Hot-rolled steel coils
- Hot-rolled steel plates
- Universal wide plates
- Pickled and oiled sheets
What's excluded
- Galvanised steel sheets → use
7210(If the steel is coated with zinc or other metals, it moves to 7210.) - Cold-rolled steel → use
7209(Cold-rolling is a separate process that occurs after hot-rolling for thinner, smoother results.)
Common examples
- Hot-rolled coil S235JR
- Steel floor plates (chequered)
- Pickled and oiled hot-rolled sheet
- A516 carbon steel plate
Frequently asked questions
What qualifies as 'flat-rolled'?
Products having a rectangular cross-section and not conforming to the definition of bars, rods, or wire.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 25%
- Documentation: Thickness and width must be clearly stated as subheadings depend on these dimensions (e.g., <3mm, 3–4.75mm, etc.).
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Russia
- Top importers: Vietnam, Italy, United States, Turkey, Mexico
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Key takeaway
The workhorse of the steel industry, heavily impacted by global trade protection measures and anti-dumping duties.
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