Subheading · Section XV

7212.20: Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

7212.20
  • 50%UK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$311mWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 7212.20 belongs to heading 7212 (flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600…) in chapter 72.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 7212.20 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 50%.

Subheading 7212.20 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 7212.20 into 8 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 30%.

Subheading 7212.20 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$311m (−42.8% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$90.5m), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the Philippines, with imports of US$37.8m.

The United Kingdom ranked 29th among 71 exporters with US$1m.

The United Kingdom imported US$1.5m.

Duty rates compared

UK 50% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 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. 7212 20 00 00 Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc 50%
  2. Of a width exceeding 500 mm 50%
  3. 7212 20 00 11 Not further worked than surface-treated 50%
  4. 7212 20 00 19 Other 50%
  5. 7212 20 00 90 Of a width not exceeding 500 mm 50%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7212 20 00 Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc 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. 7212.20 Elektrolitik olarak çinko ile kaplanmış olanlar:
  2. Sadece yüzey işçiliğine tabi tutulmuş:
  3. Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler
  4. 7212.20.00.11.11 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçenler 30%
  5. 7212.20.00.11.12 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%
  6. Diğerleri
  7. 7212.20.00.19.11 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçenler 30%
  8. 7212.20.00.19.12 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%
  9. Diğerleri:
  10. Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler
  11. 7212.20.00.21.11 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçenler 30%
  12. 7212.20.00.21.12 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%
  13. Diğerleri
  14. 7212.20.00.29.11 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçenler 30%
  15. 7212.20.00.29.12 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7212.20.00.00 Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc Freekg

World trade in 2024

7212.20 · US$311m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$385.5kUS$385.5k+US$3.1m+US$10.3m+> US$23.3m

Exports: 71
  1. China: US$90.5m
  2. Germany: US$59.8m
  3. South Korea: US$23.3m
  4. Japan: US$17m
  5. Belgium: US$13.7m
  6. United States: US$12.5m
  7. Spain: US$10.3m
  8. Italy: US$9.7m
  9. Malaysia: US$7.3m
  10. Slovakia: US$6.1m
  11. Canada: US$5.9m
  12. Austria: US$4.8m
  13. Greece: US$4.6m
  14. France: US$4.3m
  15. Netherlands: US$4.1m
  16. Czechia: US$4m
  17. Thailand: US$3.9m
  18. Sweden: US$3.1m
  19. Taiwan: US$3m
  20. Poland: US$2.9m
  21. Brazil: US$2.4m
  22. Hungary: US$2.3m
  23. Romania: US$1.9m
  24. Türkiye: US$1.7m
  25. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.3m
  26. Luxembourg: US$1.1m
  27. Mexico: US$1.1m
  28. Denmark: US$1.1m
  29. United Kingdom: US$1m
  30. Singapore: US$951.6k
  31. Finland: US$729.4k
  32. Portugal: US$664.9k
  33. Slovenia: US$641.7k
  34. India: US$566k
  35. Indonesia: US$385.5k
  36. Croatia: US$371.1k
  37. South Africa: US$360.8k
  38. Switzerland: US$267.9k
  39. United Arab Emirates: US$191.3k
  40. Russia: US$152.6k
  41. Iceland: US$150.1k
  42. Vietnam: US$145k
  43. Lithuania: US$134.7k
  44. Ireland: US$120.9k
  45. Serbia: US$120k
  46. Saudi Arabia: US$86.4k
  47. New Zealand: US$70.6k
  48. Estonia: US$53.2k
  49. Norway: US$43k
  50. Morocco: US$39.2k
  51. Australia: US$35.1k
  52. Bolivia: US$35.1k
  53. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$34.4k
  54. El Salvador: US$34k
  55. Peru: US$33.8k
  56. Tunisia: US$31.4k
  57. Fiji: US$21.4k
  58. Kenya: US$14k
  59. Philippines: US$13.7k
  60. Chile: US$9.9k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$90.5m 29.1%
2 Germany US$59.8m 19.2%
3 South Korea US$23.3m 7.5%
4 Japan US$17m 5.5%
5 Belgium US$13.7m 4.4%
6 United States US$12.5m 4%
7 Spain US$10.3m 3.3%
8 Italy US$9.7m 3.1%
9 Malaysia US$7.3m 2.3%
10 Slovakia US$6.1m 2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Philippines US$37.8m 12.2%
2 France US$23m 7.4%
3 Poland US$15.5m 5%
4 United States US$14.3m 4.6%
5 Brazil US$12.7m 4.1%
6 China US$12.5m 4%
7 Mexico US$12.1m 3.9%
8 Vietnam US$10.8m 3.5%
9 Germany US$10m 3.2%
10 Bangladesh US$8.8m 2.8%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc fall under HS subheading 7212.20, part of heading 7212, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on electrolytically plated or coated with zinc in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7212.20 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 electrolytically plated or coated with zinc in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7212.20 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 electrolytically plated or coated with zinc?

China, with US$90.5m in 2024 (29.1% of world exports).