Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated

HS v2017 Code: 7212

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
72	12	n/a

Code	7212
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	72

Ancestor Codes: Iron and steel

This Code: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated

Child Codes: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic); Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically); Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated; Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated; Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils; Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling

About iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated

HS code 7212 covers a range of flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products with a width less than 600mm that have been clad, plated, or coated. These materials are widely used in various industries, including construction, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing, due to their enhanced properties such as improved corrosion resistance, aesthetic appeal, and specialized surface finishes. The global trade in these products is a significant component of the broader steel industry, which is a crucial backbone of the world economy.

Production process

The production of HS 7212 flat-rolled steel products typically involves several key steps. First, the steel is produced through a primary steelmaking process, such as basic oxygen furnace or electric arc furnace. The steel is then rolled into thin sheets or strips using specialized rolling mills. Finally, the steel is subjected to various coating or plating processes, such as galvanization, tin-plating, or painting, to impart the desired surface properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS 7212 flat-rolled steel products include raw iron ore, coal, and other alloying elements used in the steelmaking process. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized rolling mills, coating and plating equipment, and a skilled workforce to ensure efficient and high-quality production. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also crucial inputs for the various stages of the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS 7212 industry are flat-rolled steel products with a width less than 600mm, which have been clad, plated, or coated. These materials are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 7308 Iron or steel; structures and parts of structures, 8708 Parts and accessories for vehicles, and 7323 Iron or steel; table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, among others. The versatility and specialized properties of these steel products make them essential components in the manufacturing of a diverse array of goods.

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7201'>7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7203'>7203: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or the like; iron having a minimum purity of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7204'>7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7205'>7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7206'>7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7207'>7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7208'>7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7209'>7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7211'>7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7213'>7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7214'>7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7215'>7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7216'>7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7217'>7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7218'>7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7221'>7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7223'>7223: Stainless steel wire</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7224'>7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7225'>7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7227'>7227: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7228'>7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7229'>7229: Wire of other alloy steel</a>"]

    B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721210'>721210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721220'>721220: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721230'>721230: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721240'>721240: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721250'>721250: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic)</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/721260'>721260: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad</a>"]


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