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HS Heading 7212 : Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 7212 encompasses flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated. It classifies 6 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 72 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 72

Heading

7212

Subheadings

6 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 7212

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
7212.10	Plated or coated with tin	72	View 7212.10 Package →
7212.20	Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc	72	View 7212.20 Package →
7212.30	Otherwise plated or coated with zinc	72	View 7212.30 Package →
7212.40	Painted, varnished or coated with plastics	72	View 7212.40 Package →
7212.50	Otherwise plated or coated	72	View 7212.50 Package →
7212.60	Clad	72	View 7212.60 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 7212

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 7212 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 7212 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 7212 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 7212?

HS Heading 7212 covers Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated, grouping 6 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 7212?

Subheadings under Heading 7212 range from 7212.11 to 7212.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 7212?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 7212 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 7212?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 7212?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 7212?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 7212 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 7212?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 7212?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 7212?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.