Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics

HS v2022 Code: 721240

About iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics

HS code 721240 covers a crucial segment of the steel industry, encompassing flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products with a width less than 600mm that are painted, varnished, or coated with plastics. These specialized steel products find widespread applications across various industries, serving as essential raw materials for the manufacturing of a diverse range of goods. Their importance in the global economy cannot be overstated, as they contribute to the production of everything from automotive components to household appliances and construction materials.

Production process

The production of the steel products covered under HS code 721240 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, which are primarily iron or non-alloy steel, are heated and rolled into thin, flat sheets or strips. These flat-rolled products are then subjected to various surface treatments, such as painting, varnishing, or the application of plastic coatings, to enhance their durability, appearance, and protective properties.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of the steel products under HS code 721240 include iron or non-alloy steel as the primary raw material, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the rolling, painting, varnishing, and coating processes. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of chemicals, paints, and plastics to facilitate the surface treatment of the steel sheets and strips.

Production outputs

The steel products covered by HS code 721240 are widely used as inputs for the manufacturing of a diverse range of goods. These flat-rolled, painted, varnished, or plastic-coated steel sheets and strips are commonly utilized in the production of 871000 Motor vehicles, 842211 Dishwashing machines, 731010 Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, of iron or steel, and 730830 (Structures and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, lock-gates, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, shutters, balustrades, pillars and columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures, of iron or steel).

Revisions to 721240

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 721240. The most recent 1 version of this code (721240) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 721240.

Family tree for iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721240'>721240: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721210'>721210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721220'>721220: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721230'>721230: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721250'>721250: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721260'>721260: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad</a>"]

    

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