Subheading · Section XV

7208.53: Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm

7208.53
  • 50%UK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1.1bnWorld trade in 2024

7208.53 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 7208.53 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 50%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 7208.53 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 7208.53 covers 4 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 7208.53; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$1.1bn in 2024, down 11.9% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 14.8% of the total, ahead of Slovakia.

Germany imported the most (US$141m).

The United Kingdom ranked 19th among 97 exporters with US$12.1m; its largest buyer was Ireland.

The United Kingdom imported US$12.6m, most of it from Sweden.

Duty rates compared

UK 50% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 4 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 53 00 00 Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm 50%
  2. 7208 53 10 00 Rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width not exceeding 1 250 mm and of a thickness of 4 mm or more 50%
  3. 7208 53 90 00 Other 50%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7208 53 Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm:
  2. 7208 53 10 Rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width not exceeding 1250 mm and of a thickness of 4 mm or more Free—
  3. 7208 53 90 Other 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. 7208.53 Kalınlığı 3 mm.veya daha fazla fakat 4,75 mm.den az olanlar :
  2. Kapalı usulle veya dört yüzü haddelenmiş, genişliği 1250 mm.yi geçmeyen, kalınlıkları 4 mm veya daha fazla olanlar :
  3. 7208.53.10.10.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler 30%
  4. 7208.53.10.90.00 Diğerleri 30%
  5. Diğerleri :
  6. 7208.53.90.10.00 Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler 30%
  7. 7208.53.90.90.00 Diğerleri 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7208.53.00.00 Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm Freekg

World trade in 2024

7208.53 · US$1.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$726.2kUS$726.2k+US$7.5m+US$41.1m+> US$94.7m

Exports: 97
  1. China: US$161m
  2. Slovakia: US$103m
  3. Belgium: US$94.7m
  4. Italy: US$76.3m
  5. Austria: US$72.6m
  6. Netherlands: US$63.3m
  7. Germany: US$59.5m
  8. Türkiye: US$57.8m
  9. Poland: US$44.2m
  10. Sweden: US$41.1m
  11. Finland: US$30.5m
  12. Serbia: US$28.4m
  13. Canada: US$26.9m
  14. United States: US$26.4m
  15. Russia: US$20.8m
  16. Spain: US$20.3m
  17. Denmark: US$20.2m
  18. Japan: US$13.6m
  19. United Kingdom: US$12.1m
  20. Portugal: US$10.1m
  21. Czechia: US$10.1m
  22. Hungary: US$9.8m
  23. Ukraine: US$7.7m
  24. Romania: US$7.5m
  25. Kazakhstan: US$7m
  26. Taiwan: US$6.2m
  27. Luxembourg: US$5.7m
  28. France: US$5.1m
  29. Latvia: US$4.1m
  30. Slovenia: US$4m
  31. South Korea: US$3.8m
  32. India: US$3.8m
  33. Angola: US$3.3m
  34. South Africa: US$3.2m
  35. Bulgaria: US$2.4m
  36. Hong Kong SAR China: US$2m
  37. Switzerland: US$1.7m
  38. North Macedonia: US$1.7m
  39. El Salvador: US$1.6m
  40. Brazil: US$1.6m
  41. Guatemala: US$1.4m
  42. Thailand: US$1.2m
  43. Singapore: US$1.1m
  44. Estonia: US$876k
  45. United Arab Emirates: US$771.4k
  46. Egypt: US$764k
  47. Mexico: US$731.2k
  48. Lithuania: US$726.2k
  49. Greece: US$679.1k
  50. Ireland: US$603.7k
  51. Croatia: US$523.8k
  52. Senegal: US$417.2k
  53. Uzbekistan: US$413.8k
  54. Malaysia: US$410.3k
  55. Oman: US$401.2k
  56. Australia: US$346.1k
  57. Indonesia: US$337.6k
  58. Costa Rica: US$321.8k
  59. Kyrgyzstan: US$269.3k
  60. Colombia: US$215.9k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$161m 14.8%
2 Slovakia US$103m 9.5%
3 Belgium US$94.7m 8.7%
4 Italy US$76.3m 7%
5 Austria US$72.6m 6.7%
6 Netherlands US$63.3m 5.8%
7 Germany US$59.5m 5.5%
8 Türkiye US$57.8m 5.3%
9 Poland US$44.2m 4.1%
10 Sweden US$41.1m 3.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$141m 12.9%
2 France US$82.8m 7.6%
3 Czechia US$79.5m 7.3%
4 Poland US$38.2m 3.5%
5 Hungary US$36.9m 3.4%
6 Netherlands US$35.2m 3.2%
7 Belgium US$31.4m 2.9%
8 Denmark US$28.9m 2.7%
9 United States US$27.4m 2.5%
10 Slovakia US$25.4m 2.3%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm?

Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm fall under HS subheading 7208.53, part of heading 7208, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7208.53 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 of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7208.53 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 of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75…?

China, with US$161m in 2024 (14.8% of world exports).