Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)

HS v2017 Code: 721049

About iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)

HS code 721049 covers a crucial segment of the steel industry, encompassing flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products that are plated or coated with zinc, excluding those produced through electrolytic processes. These materials play a vital role in a wide range of industries, from construction and automotive to consumer goods and infrastructure development, making them an essential component of the global economy.

Production process

The production of the steel products covered by HS code 721049 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, including iron ore and various alloying elements, are melted and refined in a blast furnace or electric arc furnace. The molten steel is then cast into slabs or billets, which are subsequently rolled and flattened into thin, wide sheets. These sheets are then subjected to a zinc-plating or coating process, either through a hot-dip galvanization method or a continuous galvanization technique, to enhance their corrosion resistance and durability.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of the steel products under HS code 721049 include iron ore, coal, and various alloying elements such as zinc, manganese, and chromium. Additionally, the manufacturing process requires specialized rolling mills, galvanization equipment, and a reliable energy supply to power the production facilities. The availability and cost of these raw materials and machinery can significantly impact the overall competitiveness of the industry.

Production outputs

The steel products covered by HS code 721049 are widely used in a variety of industries, including 730890 Structures and parts of structures, n.e.c., of iron or steel, 761010 Aluminum structures and parts of structures, n.e.c.; aluminum plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures, and 870321 Motor vehicles, spark-ignition engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc. These materials are valued for their strength, corrosion resistance, and versatility, making them essential components in the production of various goods and infrastructure projects.

Revisions to 721049

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 721049. The most recent 1 version of this code (721049) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 721049 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721049'>721049: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721011'>721011: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of 0.5mm or more</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721012'>721012: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mm</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721020'>721020: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721030'>721030: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721041'>721041: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, corrugated, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721050'>721050: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with chromium oxides or with chromium and chromium oxides</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721061'>721061: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721069'>721069: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium, other than plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721070'>721070: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721090'>721090: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210</a>"]

    

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