Subheading · Section XV

7212.30: Otherwise plated or coated with zinc

7212.30
  • 50%UK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$2.7bnWorld trade in 2024

7212.30 is a six-digit subheading of heading 7212, flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600…, chapter 72.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 7212.30 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 50%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 7212.30; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 7212.30 covers 8 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 7212.30 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$2.7bn in 2024, down 21.6% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 20.1% of the total, ahead of Germany.

Austria imported the most (US$221.2m).

The United Kingdom ranked 21st among 98 exporters with US$24.9m; its largest buyer was Ireland.

The United Kingdom imported US$13.3m, most of it from Germany.

Duty rates compared

UK 50% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 8 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines

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 30 00 00 Otherwise plated or coated with zinc 50%
  2. Not further worked than surface-treated 50%
  3. 7212 30 00 20 Aluminium killed; plated or coated by hot dip galvanisation with zinc and/or with aluminium, and no other metal; chemically passivated; containing by weight: 0.015% or more but not more than 0.170% of carbon, 0.015% or more but not more than 0.100% of aluminium, not more than 0.045% of niobium, not more than 0.010% of titanium and not more than 0.010% of vanadium; presented in coils, cut-to-length sheets and narrow strips 50%
  4. 7212 30 00 30 Plated or coated by hot dip galvanisation, whether or not alloyed with silicon; chemically passivated; with or without any additional surface treatment such as oiling or sealing; containing by weight: not more than 0.5% of carbon, not more than 1.1% of aluminium, not more than 0.12% of niobium, not more than 0.17% of titanium and not more than 0.15% of vanadium; presented in coils, cut-to-length sheets and narrow strips 50%
  5. 7212 30 00 80 Other 50%
  6. 7212 30 00 90 Other 50%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7212 30 00 Otherwise 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. 7212.30 Çinko ile başka bir usulle kaplanmış olanlar:
  2. Sadece yüzey işçiliğine tabi tutulmuş:
  3. Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler
  4. 7212.30.00.11.11 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçenler 30%
  5. 7212.30.00.11.12 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%
  6. Diğerleri
  7. 7212.30.00.19.11 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçenler 30%
  8. 7212.30.00.19.12 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%
  9. Diğerleri:
  10. Ağırlık itibariyle % 0,6 veya daha fazla karbon içerenler
  11. 7212.30.00.21.11 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçenler 30%
  12. 7212.30.00.21.12 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%
  13. Diğerleri
  14. 7212.30.00.29.11 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçenler 30%
  15. 7212.30.00.29.12 Genişliği 500 mm.yi geçmeyenler 30%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7212.30 Otherwise plated or coated with zinc:
  2. Of a width of less than 300 mm:
  3. 7212.30.10 Of a thickness exceeding 0.25 mm or more Free
  4. 7212.30.10.30 Of a width less than 51 mm, in coils kg
  5. 7212.30.10.90 Other kg
  6. 7212.30.30.00 Other Freekg
  7. 7212.30.50.00 Other Freekg

World trade in 2024

7212.30 · US$2.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2.1mUS$2.1m+US$15.9m+US$75.7m+> US$230.8m

Exports: 98
  1. China: US$544m
  2. Germany: US$379.2m
  3. Netherlands: US$230.8m
  4. Italy: US$192.3m
  5. United States: US$168.9m
  6. Austria: US$119.7m
  7. Belgium: US$95.7m
  8. Vietnam: US$86.7m
  9. Türkiye: US$78.4m
  10. Portugal: US$75.7m
  11. Hungary: US$72.7m
  12. Spain: US$70.7m
  13. United Arab Emirates: US$55.6m
  14. Sweden: US$55.1m
  15. South Korea: US$48.5m
  16. Slovakia: US$42.1m
  17. Poland: US$38.4m
  18. Canada: US$37.2m
  19. France: US$29.5m
  20. Czechia: US$26.8m
  21. United Kingdom: US$24.9m
  22. Egypt: US$18.2m
  23. Indonesia: US$18m
  24. North Macedonia: US$15.9m
  25. India: US$15.9m
  26. Luxembourg: US$15.3m
  27. Romania: US$13.5m
  28. Serbia: US$13.1m
  29. Taiwan: US$11.9m
  30. Denmark: US$11.4m
  31. Japan: US$9.8m
  32. Greece: US$9.6m
  33. Finland: US$6.5m
  34. Latvia: US$5.3m
  35. Mexico: US$5.3m
  36. Tunisia: US$4.9m
  37. Hong Kong SAR China: US$4.3m
  38. Uzbekistan: US$4.2m
  39. Australia: US$4m
  40. Malaysia: US$3.9m
  41. Morocco: US$3.5m
  42. Slovenia: US$3.5m
  43. Brazil: US$3.4m
  44. New Zealand: US$3.3m
  45. Singapore: US$3.1m
  46. Thailand: US$2.9m
  47. Guatemala: US$2.1m
  48. Russia: US$2.1m
  49. South Africa: US$1.9m
  50. Norway: US$1.6m
  51. Switzerland: US$1.3m
  52. El Salvador: US$1.1m
  53. Saudi Arabia: US$1m
  54. Kazakhstan: US$829k
  55. Pakistan: US$744.8k
  56. Lithuania: US$642.9k
  57. Ireland: US$558.9k
  58. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$498.6k
  59. Iran: US$379.5k
  60. Ukraine: US$319k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$544m 20.1%
2 Germany US$379.2m 14%
3 Netherlands US$230.8m 8.5%
4 Italy US$192.3m 7.1%
5 United States US$168.9m 6.3%
6 Austria US$119.7m 4.4%
7 Belgium US$95.7m 3.5%
8 Vietnam US$86.7m 3.2%
9 Türkiye US$78.4m 2.9%
10 Portugal US$75.7m 2.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Austria US$221.2m 8.2%
2 Germany US$218.1m 8.1%
3 France US$181.1m 6.7%
4 United States US$153.2m 5.7%
5 Poland US$149.5m 5.5%
6 Czechia US$113.5m 4.2%
7 Mexico US$97.3m 3.6%
8 Canada US$86.2m 3.2%
9 Vietnam US$82.5m 3.1%
10 Philippines US$69.3m 2.6%

Questions and answers

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

Otherwise plated or coated with zinc fall under HS subheading 7212.30, part of heading 7212, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

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

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7212.30 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 otherwise plated or coated with zinc in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7212.30 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 otherwise plated or coated with zinc?

China, with US$544m in 2024 (20.1% of world exports).