Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more

HS v2022 Code: 7219

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
72	19	n/a

Code	7219
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	72

Ancestor Codes: Iron and steel

This Code: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more

Child Codes: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness exceeding 10mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of less than 3mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of less than 3mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm; Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections; Wire of iron or non-alloy steel; Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel; Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm; Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils

About stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more

HS code 7219 covers a crucial segment of the stainless steel industry, encompassing flat-rolled stainless steel products with a width of 600mm or more. These materials play a vital role in a diverse range of industries, from construction and transportation to consumer goods and industrial equipment. As a highly corrosion-resistant and durable metal, stainless steel products under this code are in high demand globally, contributing significantly to international trade and economic development.

Production process

The production of stainless steel flat-rolled products under HS code 7219 typically involves a multi-step process. First, stainless steel is melted in an electric arc furnace or basic oxygen furnace, then cast into ingots or continuous cast into slabs. These semi-finished products are then subjected to hot rolling, where they are passed through a series of rollers to reduce their thickness and improve their mechanical properties. Finally, the hot-rolled coils or sheets may undergo additional processing, such as cold rolling, annealing, or surface finishing, to achieve the desired dimensions, surface quality, and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of HS code 7219 stainless steel flat-rolled products include high-purity stainless steel scrap or alloying elements, such as chromium, nickel, and molybdenum. Additionally, specialized rolling mills, annealing furnaces, and other metalworking equipment are essential for the various processing stages. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also crucial inputs for the melting, rolling, and heat treatment processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 7219 are a wide range of stainless steel flat-rolled products, including sheets, strips, and plates. These materials are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, such as 7307 Tube or pipe fittings, of iron or steel, 7308 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel, and 8418 Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, among others. The versatility and durability of these stainless steel products make them indispensable in numerous applications, contributing to their widespread global demand.

Family tree for stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7219'>7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7201'>7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7203'>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/v2022/7204'>7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7205'>7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7206'>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/v2022/7207'>7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7208'>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/v2022/7209'>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/v2022/7210'>7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7211'>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/v2022/7212'>7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7213'>7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7214'>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 --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7215'>7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7216'>7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7217'>7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7218'>7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7220'>7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7221'>7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7222'>7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7223'>7223: Stainless steel wire</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7224'>7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7225'>7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7226'>7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7227'>7227: Steel, alloy; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7228'>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/v2022/7229'>7229: Wire of other alloy steel</a>"]

    B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721911'>721911: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721912'>721912: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721913'>721913: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721914'>721914: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721921'>721921: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721922'>721922: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721923'>721923: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721924'>721924: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721931'>721931: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721932'>721932: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721933'>721933: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721934'>721934: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721935'>721935: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/721990'>721990: Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219</a>"]


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