Subheading · Section XV

7208.51: Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm

7208.51
  • 50%UK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$14.4bnWorld trade in 2024

7208.51 is a six-digit subheading of heading 7208, flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more…, chapter 72.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 7208.51 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is 50%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 7208.51 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 7208.51 covers 8 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 7208.51; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$14.4bn in 2024, down 15.7% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 25.6% of the total, ahead of South Korea.

South Korea imported the most (US$1.1bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 27th among 118 exporters with US$48.2m; its largest buyer was Ireland.

The United Kingdom imported US$170.7m, most of it from the Netherlands.

Duty rates compared

UK 50% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 8 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 7208 51 00 00 Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm 50%
  2. 7208 51 20 00 Of a thickness exceeding 15 mm 50%
  3. 7208 51 20 10 Of non-alloy steel, excluding tool steel<br> 50%
  4. 7208 51 20 90 Other 50%
  5. Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm but not exceeding 15 mm, of a width of 50%
  6. 7208 51 91 00 2 050 mm or more 50%
  7. 7208 51 91 10 Of non-alloy steel, excluding tool steel<br> 50%
  8. 7208 51 91 90 Other 50%
  9. 7208 51 98 00 Less than 2 050 mm 50%
  10. 7208 51 98 10 Of non-alloy steel, excluding tool steel<br> 50%
  11. 7208 51 98 90 Other 50%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7208 51 Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm:
  2. 7208 51 20 Of a thickness exceeding 15 mm Free—
  3. Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm but not exceeding 15 mm, of a width of:
  4. 7208 51 91 2050 mm or more Free—
  5. 7208 51 98 Less than 2050 mm Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 7208.51 Kalınlığı 10 mm.'yi geçenler:
  2. Kalınlıkları 15 mm. yi geçenler:
  3. Ağırlık itibariyle %0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler
  4. 7208.51.20.10.11 Dört yüzeyi açık veya kapalı usulle haddelenmiş, genişlikleri 1250 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%
  5. 7208.51.20.10.19 Diğerleri 30%
  6. Diğerleri
  7. 7208.51.20.90.11 Dört yüzeyi açık veya kapalı usulle haddelenmiş, genişlikleri 1250 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%
  8. 7208.51.20.90.19 Diğerleri 30%
  9. Kalınlıkları 10 mm.'yi geçen fakat 15 mm.'yi geçmeyenler:
  10. Genişlikleri 2050 mm. veya daha fazla olanlar:
  11. 7208.51.91.10.00 Ağırlık itibariyle %0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler 30%
  12. 7208.51.91.90.00 Diğerleri 30%
  13. Genişlikleri 2050 mm.'den az olanlar:
  14. 7208.51.98.10.00 Ağırlık itibariyle %0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler 30%
  15. 7208.51.98.90.00 Diğerleri 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7208.51.00 Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm Free
  2. 7208.51.00.30 Universal mill plate kg
  3. Other:
  4. 7208.51.00.45 Of high-strength steel kg
  5. 7208.51.00.60 Other kg

World trade in 2024

7208.51 · US$14.4bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.7mUS$1.7m+US$46.2m+US$281.7m+> US$913.2m

Exports: 118
  1. China: US$3.7bn
  2. South Korea: US$2.1bn
  3. Japan: US$1.6bn
  4. Italy: US$913.2m
  5. Germany: US$851.5m
  6. United States: US$561m
  7. France: US$444m
  8. Austria: US$418m
  9. Belgium: US$382.3m
  10. Indonesia: US$355.2m
  11. India: US$350.3m
  12. Denmark: US$281.7m
  13. Netherlands: US$240.3m
  14. Czechia: US$224.2m
  15. Türkiye: US$217.6m
  16. Spain: US$193.5m
  17. Finland: US$158.2m
  18. Russia: US$124.3m
  19. Bulgaria: US$116.9m
  20. North Macedonia: US$114.9m
  21. Canada: US$107.4m
  22. Romania: US$89m
  23. Poland: US$83.6m
  24. Malaysia: US$78.6m
  25. Australia: US$69.2m
  26. Sweden: US$60.1m
  27. United Kingdom: US$48.2m
  28. Brazil: US$46.5m
  29. Slovakia: US$46.2m
  30. Taiwan: US$41.7m
  31. Singapore: US$40.8m
  32. Slovenia: US$32.5m
  33. Hong Kong SAR China: US$27.7m
  34. Ukraine: US$25.6m
  35. Luxembourg: US$25.1m
  36. South Africa: US$24.8m
  37. Iran: US$21.6m
  38. Serbia: US$18.1m
  39. United Arab Emirates: US$17.1m
  40. Hungary: US$16m
  41. Morocco: US$14.4m
  42. Estonia: US$12.2m
  43. Thailand: US$10.4m
  44. Lithuania: US$9.1m
  45. Latvia: US$9m
  46. Portugal: US$7.2m
  47. Kazakhstan: US$7m
  48. Kuwait: US$4.9m
  49. Mexico: US$4m
  50. Greece: US$4m
  51. Croatia: US$3.9m
  52. Saudi Arabia: US$3.6m
  53. Vietnam: US$3.6m
  54. Guatemala: US$2.8m
  55. El Salvador: US$2.6m
  56. Ireland: US$2m
  57. Egypt: US$1.7m
  58. Switzerland: US$1.5m
  59. Dominican Republic: US$1.4m
  60. Norway: US$1.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$3.7bn 25.6%
2 South Korea US$2.1bn 14.5%
3 Japan US$1.6bn 11.3%
4 Italy US$913.2m 6.4%
5 Germany US$851.5m 5.9%
6 United States US$561m 3.9%
7 France US$444m 3.1%
8 Austria US$418m 2.9%
9 Belgium US$382.3m 2.7%
10 Indonesia US$355.2m 2.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 South Korea US$1.1bn 7.5%
2 Germany US$802.3m 5.6%
3 United Arab Emirates US$767.5m 5.3%
4 Vietnam US$739.6m 5.2%
5 India US$714.7m 5%
6 Spain US$615.7m 4.3%
7 China US$607.3m 4.2%
8 Saudi Arabia US$601.7m 4.2%
9 Mexico US$573.5m 4%
10 Poland US$550.4m 3.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for of a thickness exceeding 10 mm?

Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm fall under HS subheading 7208.51, part of heading 7208, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on of a thickness exceeding 10 mm in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7208.51 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 50%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on of a thickness exceeding 10 mm in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7208.51 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most of a thickness exceeding 10 mm?

China, with US$3.7bn in 2024 (25.6% of world exports).