Subheading · Section XV

7210.12: Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm

7210.12
  • 50%UK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$6.7bnWorld trade in 2024

7210.12 is a six-digit subheading of heading 7210, 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 7210.12 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 50%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 7210.12 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 7210.12 covers 10 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 7210.12; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$6.7bn in 2024, down 1.4% on 2023.

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

The United States imported the most (US$1.5bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 84 exporters with US$87.4m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$46.6m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK 50% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 10 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. 7210 12 00 00 Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm 50%
  2. 7210 12 20 00 Tinplate 50%
  3. 7210 12 20 10 Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) 50%
  4. 7210 12 20 90 Other 50%
  5. 7210 12 80 00 Other 50%
  6. 7210 12 80 10 Not further worked than surface-treated or simply cut into shapes other than rectangular (including square) 50%
  7. 7210 12 80 90 Other 50%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7210 12 Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm:
  2. 7210 12 20 Tinplate Free—
  3. 7210 12 80 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. 7210.12 Kalınlıkları 0,5 mm. den az olanlar:
  2. Teneke
  3. Elektrolitik tenekeler ve sıcak daldırma (kok) tenekeleri
  4. 7210.12.20.00.11 Sadece yüzey işçiliğine tabi tutulmuş veya dikdörtgenden (kare dahil) başka şekillerde basitçe kesilmiş 30%
  5. Diğerleri:
  6. 7210.12.20.00.21 Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler 30%
  7. 7210.12.20.00.29 Diğerleri 30%
  8. Diğer tenekeler
  9. 7210.12.20.00.80 Sadece yüzey işçiliğine tabi tutulmuş veya dikdörtgenden (kare dahil) başka şekillerde basitçe kesilmiş 30%
  10. Diğerleri
  11. 7210.12.20.00.91 Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler 30%
  12. 7210.12.20.00.99 Diğerleri 30%
  13. Diğerleri:
  14. Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler
  15. 7210.12.80.10.11 Sadece yüzey işçiliğine tabi tutulmuş veya dikdörtgenden (kare dahil) başka şekillerde basitçe kesilmiş 30%
  16. 7210.12.80.10.19 Diğerleri 30%
  17. Diğerleri
  18. 7210.12.80.90.11 Sadece yüzey işçiliğine tabi tutulmuş veya dikdörtgenden (kare dahil) başka şekillerde basitçe kesilmiş 30%
  19. 7210.12.80.90.19 Diğerleri 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7210.12.00.00 Of a thickness of less than 0.5 mm Freekg

World trade in 2024

7210.12 · US$6.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$15m+US$218.5m+> US$772.6m

Exports: 84
  1. China: US$1.7bn
  2. Germany: US$1.3bn
  3. Netherlands: US$772.6m
  4. Japan: US$435.8m
  5. South Korea: US$391.5m
  6. Slovakia: US$264.2m
  7. Spain: US$255.6m
  8. France: US$250.8m
  9. Canada: US$218.5m
  10. Taiwan: US$171.3m
  11. India: US$159.3m
  12. Türkiye: US$146.3m
  13. Belgium: US$133.9m
  14. Serbia: US$102.4m
  15. United Kingdom: US$87.4m
  16. Luxembourg: US$51.3m
  17. Italy: US$37.4m
  18. Kazakhstan: US$36.1m
  19. United States: US$35.2m
  20. Malaysia: US$21.7m
  21. Brazil: US$15m
  22. Greece: US$14.4m
  23. Singapore: US$14.3m
  24. Portugal: US$13.8m
  25. Vietnam: US$12.7m
  26. Hungary: US$10.3m
  27. Finland: US$8.5m
  28. Poland: US$5.3m
  29. Czechia: US$4.6m
  30. Lithuania: US$3.7m
  31. Hong Kong SAR China: US$3.4m
  32. Slovenia: US$3.2m
  33. Switzerland: US$3m
  34. Indonesia: US$2.8m
  35. South Africa: US$2.8m
  36. Bulgaria: US$2.5m
  37. Philippines: US$2.5m
  38. Austria: US$2.5m
  39. Ireland: US$2.4m
  40. Denmark: US$2.3m
  41. Argentina: US$2.2m
  42. Costa Rica: US$2m
  43. Romania: US$2m
  44. Thailand: US$1.6m
  45. Peru: US$1.2m
  46. Russia: US$1.1m
  47. Sweden: US$986.4k
  48. Mexico: US$956.6k
  49. United Arab Emirates: US$948.8k
  50. Colombia: US$735.1k
  51. Morocco: US$560.5k
  52. Estonia: US$516.5k
  53. Ukraine: US$494.5k
  54. Ecuador: US$446.5k
  55. Australia: US$394.4k
  56. Belarus: US$267.3k
  57. Croatia: US$237.6k
  58. Mauritius: US$167.9k
  59. Chile: US$124.6k
  60. New Zealand: US$122.7k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.7bn 25.6%
2 Germany US$1.3bn 18.8%
3 Netherlands US$772.6m 11.6%
4 Japan US$435.8m 6.5%
5 South Korea US$391.5m 5.9%
6 Slovakia US$264.2m 4%
7 Spain US$255.6m 3.8%
8 France US$250.8m 3.8%
9 Canada US$218.5m 3.3%
10 Taiwan US$171.3m 2.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1.5bn 22.8%
2 Italy US$723m 10.8%
3 Mexico US$330.2m 4.9%
4 Germany US$223.9m 3.3%
5 Philippines US$211.1m 3.2%
6 Netherlands US$191.2m 2.9%
7 Spain US$189.9m 2.8%
8 Poland US$188.9m 2.8%
9 France US$149.6m 2.2%
10 United Arab Emirates US$145.9m 2.2%

Legal notes

Additional note

1. The following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them:

  • ‘Electrical’: for the purposes of subheadings 72091610, 72091710, 72091810, 72092610, 72092710, 72092810 and 72112320, flat-rolled products which under a current at 50 Hz and a magnetic flux of 1 T have a watt-loss per kilogram, calculated by the Epstein method, of:

    • 2,1 W or less, when their thickness does not exceed 0,20 mm,

    • 3,6 W or less, when their thickness is not less than 0,20 mm but less than 0,60 mm,

    • 6 W or less, when their thickness is not less than 0,60 mm but not greater than 1,50 mm.

  • ‘Tinplate’: for the purposes of subheadings 72101220, 72107010, 72121010 and 72124020, flat-rolled products (of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm) coated with a layer of metal containing, by weight, 97 % or more of tin.

  • ‘Tool steel’: for the purposes of subheadings 72241010, 72249002, 72253010, 72254012, 72269120, 72283020, 72284010, 72285020 and 72286020, alloy steels, other than stainless or high-speed steel, containing, by weight, one of the following compositions, with or without other elements:

    • less than 0,6 % of carbon

      and

      0,7 % or more of silicon and 0,05 % or more of vanadium

      or

      4 % or more of tungsten,

    • 0,8 % or more of carbon

      and

      0,05 % or more of vanadium,

    • more than 1,2 % of carbon

      and

      not less than 11 % but not more than 15 % of chromium,

    • 0,16 % or more but not more than 0,5 % of carbon

      and

      3,8 % or more but not more than 4,3 % of nickel

      and

      1,1 % or more but not more than 1,5 % of chromium

      and

      0,15 % or more but not more than 0,5 % of molybdenum,

    • 0,3 % or more but not more than 0,5 % of carbon

      and

      1,4 % or more but not more than 2,1 % of chromium

      and

      0,15 % or more but not more than 0,5 % of molybdenum

      and

      less than 1,2 % of nickel,

    • 0,3 % or more of carbon

      and

      less than 5,2 % of chromium

      and

      0,65 % or more of molybdenum or 0,4 % or more of tungsten,

    • 0,5 % or more but not more than 0,6 % of carbon

      and

      1,25 % or more but not more than 1,8 % of nickel

      and

      0,5 % or more but not more than 1,2 % of chromium

      and

      0,15 % or more but not more than 0,5 % of molybdenum.

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm?

Of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm fall under HS subheading 7210.12, part of heading 7210, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on of a thickness of less than 0,5 mm in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7210.12 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 less than 0,5 mm in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7210.12 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 less than 0,5 mm?

China, with US$1.7bn in 2024 (25.6% of world exports).