UK Global Tariff · commodity code · HS 7208.53
7208 53 90 00
7208 53 90 00: Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm: other
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: UK Global Tariff · checked on 24 October 2026
- 7208 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated
- Other, not in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled
- 7208 53 00 00 Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm
- 7208 53 90 00 Other
What you pay
Importing into UK
Customs duty 50% standard rate depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 5 additional measures Import requirements: 3 VAT 20.00 % import VAT
Duty calculatorCalculate duty and taxes → Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 8
- Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 52.72 GBP / 1,000 kg
- Applies to goods from
- Brazil
- Legal act
- Statutory Instruments 2019 No. 450
Rates for named exporters (5)
Company Rate ArcelorMittal Brasil S.A. C210 45.6 GBP / 1,000 kg Aperam Inox América do Sul S.A. C211 45.6 GBP / 1,000 kg Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional C212 44.68 GBP / 1,000 kg Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. (USIMINAS) C213 52.72 GBP / 1,000 kg Gerdau Açominas S.A. C214 46.69 GBP / 1,000 kg - Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty Free
- Applies to goods from
- China
- In force
- until 6 April 2027
- Legal act
- Taxation Notice: 2023/014
Rates for named exporters (17)
Company Rate Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Works Co., Ltd C147 0% with D008, otherwise 0% Angang Steel Company Limited C150 10.8% with D008, otherwise 0% Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union Co.,Ltd C151 0% with D008, otherwise 0% Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd C156 10.8% with D008, otherwise 0% Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd C157 0% with D008, otherwise 0% Handan Iron & Steel Group Han-Bao Co., Ltd C158 10.3% with D008, otherwise 0% Hesteel Co., Ltd. Tangshan Branch C159 10.3% with D008, otherwise 0% Hesteel Co., Ltd. Chengde Branch C160 10.3% with D008, otherwise 0% Zhangjiagang Hongchang Plate Co., Ltd C161 31.3% with D008, otherwise 0% Zhangjiagang GTA Plate Co., Ltd C162 31.3% with D008, otherwise 0% Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd C163 0% with D008, otherwise 0% Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co., Ltd C164 0% with D008, otherwise 0% Maanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd C165 10.8% with D008, otherwise 0% Rizhao Steel Wire Co., Ltd C166 10.8% with D008, otherwise 0% Rizhao Baohua New Material Co., Ltd, C167 10.8% with D008, otherwise 0% Tangshan Yanshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd C168 0% with D008, otherwise 0% Beijing Shougang Co. Ltd., Qian’an Iron & Steel branch C208 0% with D008, otherwise 0% - Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 48.12 GBP / 1,000 kg
- Applies to goods from
- Iran
- Legal act
- Taxation Notice: 2023/16
Rates for named exporters (1)
Company Rate Mobarakeh Steel Company C215 48.12 GBP / 1,000 kg - Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 80.758 GBP / 1,000 kg
- Applies to goods from
- Russia
- Legal act
- Taxation Notice: 2023/16
Rates for named exporters (3)
Company Rate Novolipetsk Steel C216 44.605 GBP / 1,000 kg Public Joint Stock Company Magnitogorsk Iron Steel Works (PJSC MMK) C217 80.758 GBP / 1,000 kg PAO Severstal C218 14.729 GBP / 1,000 kg - Countervailing dutyDefinitive countervailing duty 35.9%
- Applies to goods from
- China
- In force
- until 6 April 2027
- Legal act
- Taxation Notice: 2023/015
Rates for named exporters (17)
Company Rate Jiangyin Xingcheng Special Steel Works Co., Ltd C147 35.9% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Angang Steel Company Limited C150 17.1% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Inner Mongolia Baotou Steel Union Co.,Ltd C151 35.9% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Wuhan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd C156 17.1% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Bengang Steel Plates Co., Ltd C157 28.1% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Handan Iron & Steel Group Han-Bao Co., Ltd C158 7.8% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Hesteel Co., Ltd. Tangshan Branch C159 7.8% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Hesteel Co., Ltd. Chengde Branch C160 7.8% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Zhangjiagang Hongchang Plate Co., Ltd C161 4.6% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Zhangjiagang GTA Plate Co., Ltd C162 4.6% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co., Ltd C163 35.9% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Shougang Jingtang United Iron & Steel Co., Ltd C164 31.5% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Maanshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd C165 17.1% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Rizhao Steel Wire Co., Ltd C166 17.1% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Rizhao Baohua New Material Co., Ltd, C167 17.1% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Tangshan Yanshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd C168 35.9% with D008, otherwise 35.9% Beijing Shougang Co. Ltd., Qian’an Iron & Steel branch C208 31.5% with D008, otherwise 35.9% - Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Tariff quotaNon preferential tariff quota Free
- Applies to goods from
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica and 232 more
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/1432
- Tariff quotaNon preferential tariff quota under end-use Free
- Applies to goods from
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica and 234 more
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/1432, 2024/08
- Documents
- N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Import requirements 3
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, S.I. 2019/855, S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9024
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9063
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
- Documents
- Y966 Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)
- Y959 Goods other than those described in Annex V (Coal, iron and iron ore) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
- Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
Tariff quotas
| Order number | Origin | Period | Volume | Balance | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 058600 | European Union | 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026 | 93,750,000 kg | 65,700,380 kg | Open |
| 058601 | India | 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026 | 8,364,000 kg | 505,155 kg | Critical |
| 058602 | South Korea | 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026 | 2,196,000 kg | 1,750,504 kg | Open |
| 058603 | Countries other than Member States of the European Union | 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026 | 12,440,000 kg | 0 kg | Exhausted |
| 058673 | European Union | 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026 | 238,380,000 kg | 220,276,887 kg | Open |
| 058674 | India | 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026 | 238,380,000 kg | 238,380,000 kg | Open |
| 058675 | Countries other than Member States of the European Union | 1 October 2026 – 31 December 2026 | 119,190,000 kg | 110,890,158 kg | Open |
UK Online Trade Tariff · 26 October 2026
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 50% |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
Footnotes
TN057 The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goo…
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Some restrictions include trade involving non-government controlled Ukrainian territory. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade.
TN701 According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9), as retained in UK La…
According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9), as retained in UK Law, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.
The prohibition shall not apply in respect of:
(a) the execution until 26 September 2014, of trade contracts concluded before 25 June 2014, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal persons, entity or body seeking to perform the contract have notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established.
(b) goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 374/2014, as retained in UK Law, or in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
The prohibition shall not apply in respect of:
(a) the execution until 26 September 2014, of trade contracts concluded before 25 June 2014, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal persons, entity or body seeking to perform the contract have notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established.
(b) goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 374/2014, as retained in UK Law, or in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
TN702 According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 1351/2014 (OJ L365, p. 46), the export of good…
According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 1351/2014 (OJ L365, p. 46), the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploatation and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:
(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or
(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
The prohibitions shall be without prejudice to the execution until 21 March 2015 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 20 December 2014, or by ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
When related to the use in Crimea or Sevastopol, the prohibitions do not apply where there are no reasonable grounds to determine that the goods and technology or the services are to be used in Crimea or Sevastopol.
(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or
(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
The prohibitions shall be without prejudice to the execution until 21 March 2015 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 20 December 2014, or by ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
When related to the use in Crimea or Sevastopol, the prohibitions do not apply where there are no reasonable grounds to determine that the goods and technology or the services are to be used in Crimea or Sevastopol.
UK: imports by month · HS 7208.53
last 12 months£9.6m+39.6% · previous 12 months
Average import price£0.86 per kg
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Finland | £3.6m | 37.8% | +63.3% |
 Sweden | £3.4m | 35.5% | +31.7% |
 Netherlands | £1.4m | 14.8% | -7.6% |
 Türkiye | £482k | 5% | +129.7% |
 Italy | £149k | 1.6% | +1,659.4% |
 Portugal | £145k | 1.5% | — |
 Germany | £98k | 1% | -8.4% |
 Ireland | £86k | 0.9% | -5.5% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
7208.53 Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 15% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Mexico 35% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil 10.8% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 10.8% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
New Zealand 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line UK lines: 7208.53
Legal notes
In the UK Global Tariff, 7208 53 90 00 is one of 2 lines under subheading 7208.53, of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4,75 mm.
The third-country duty is 50%.
Goods from 1 country can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard 50%; 1 of them pay no duty at all, for example under the UK–Ukraine agreement.
In the UK, anti-dumping duty of 52.72 GBP / 1,000 kg applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Brazil.
In the UK, anti-dumping duty of Free applies on top of the customs duty to goods from China (until 6 April 2027).
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported goods of subheading 7208.53 worth £9.6m (up 40% on the year before), at an average of £0.86 per kg; Finland supplied 38%, followed by Sweden.
For the same subheading, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is 15%, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 35%, the Brazil duty is 10.8%, the Argentina duty is 10.8%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is free and the Nigeria duty is 10%.
The UK imported goods of subheading 7208.53 worth US$13m in 2024; the largest supplier was Sweden.
Questions and answers
What is the UK import duty for commodity code 7208 53 90 00?
The third-country duty in the UK Global Tariff is 50%. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which countries get a lower rate on 7208 53 90 00?
1 country has a preferential rate on this line, 1 of them at 0%, under the UK–Ukraine agreement and other arrangements. The rate applies only to goods that meet the rules of origin of the agreement, with proof of origin. Choose the country of origin on this page to see its rate.
Do anti-dumping or other extra duties apply to 7208 53 90 00?
Anti-dumping duty of 52.72 GBP / 1,000 kg on goods from Brazil; Anti-dumping duty of Free on goods from China, until 6 April 2027; Anti-dumping duty of 48.12 GBP / 1,000 kg on goods from Iran; Anti-dumping duty of 80.758 GBP / 1,000 kg on goods from Russia. These are charged on top of the customs duty.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
For subheading 7208.53 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was Sweden (US$5m), followed by Finland.