Heading 7212
HTS code 7212 — Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated
- Chapter
- 72 — Iron and steel
- Tariff lines
- 10
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 7212
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7212.10.0000 | Plated or coated with tin (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated) | Free | kg |
| 7212.20.0000 | Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated) | Free | kg |
| 7212.30.1030 | Of a width less than 51 mm, in coils (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated > Otherwise plated or coated with zinc > Of a width of less than 300 mm > Of a thickness exceeding 0.25 mm or more) | Free | kg |
| 7212.30.1090 | Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated > Otherwise plated or coated with zinc > Of a width of less than 300 mm > Of a thickness exceeding 0.25 mm or more) | Free | kg |
| 7212.30.3000 | Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated > Otherwise plated or coated with zinc > Of a width of less than 300 mm) | Free | kg |
| 7212.30.5000 | Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated > Otherwise plated or coated with zinc) | Free | kg |
| 7212.40.1000 | Of a width of less than 300 mm (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated > Painted, varnished or coated with plastics) | Free | kg |
| 7212.40.5000 | Other (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated > Painted, varnished or coated with plastics) | Free | kg |
| 7212.50.0000 | Otherwise plated or coated (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated) | Free | kg |
| 7212.60.0000 | Clad (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 7212
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 7212?
- HTS heading 7212 covers flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated. It sits in Chapter 72 (iron and steel) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 10 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 7212?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7212 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 72
- 7201Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms
- 7202Ferroalloys
- 7203Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94 percent, in lumps, pellets or similar forms
- 7204Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel
- 7205Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel
- 7206Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203)
- 7207Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel
- 7208Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated