U.S. exports of Hot-Rolled Flat Iron or Nonalloy Steel — Wide Coils with Patterns in Relief (HS 720810) totaled $12.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Hot-Rolled Flat Iron or Nonalloy Steel — Wide Coils with Patterns in Relief paid $3.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 50.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Hot-Rolled Flat Iron or Nonalloy Steel — Wide Coils with Patterns in Relief imports of $6.8M in August 2026 ran 111% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFlat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel, 600 mm or wider, in coils, hot-rolled only, with patterns in relief — commonly known as tread plate or checkered coil — is used in flooring, stair treads, vehicle platforms, and industrial decking where slip resistance is required. The US schedule splits this heading by whether the coil has been pickled and by thickness (7208101500, 7208102500, 7208103000, 7208106000), distinctions that affect surface condition and downstream processing requirements. Canada leads US supply, with Germany and Mexico also significant. Section 232 tariffs apply to all lines.
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Pickling removes the mill scale oxide layer formed during hot rolling, producing a cleaner surface. Within 7208.10, the US schedule distinguishes pickled coils (7208101500) from non-pickled coils (7208102500 and the thickness-based lines). The pickling status affects downstream processing — pickled coils are typically ready for cold-rolling or direct fabrication — and must be accurately declared at entry based on the supplier's processing documentation.
The nominal thickness declared on the mill certificate governs classification. For coils near the 4.75 mm boundary, importers should request the actual measured thickness range from the mill, as hot-rolling tolerances can place a nominally 4.75 mm product above or below the threshold depending on the measurement point. Retaining the mill certificate and any thickness survey data is advisable in case of a CBP inquiry.
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Subheading 5 of 14 in heading 7208
Subheading 720810 · $12.1M of $154.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$12.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $37.4M of Hot-Rolled Flat Iron or Nonalloy Steel — Wide Coils with Patterns in Relief and exported $99.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 98% of it.
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origin
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 50.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7208103000 | Flt Rld Ir/Nalloy Stl Gt=600mm; Hot Roll; Gt=4.75mm | $3.7M | 50.00% | 100.00% | $1.9M |
| 7208106000 | Flt Rld Ir/Nalloy Stl Gt=600mm; Hot Roll; Lt=4.75mm | $3.1M | 50.00% | 100.00% | $1.5M |
| 7208101500 | Flt Rld Ios Na Cls, Gt/=600mm Wd, Ht Rld, Pkld, Patrn | $12K | 50.00% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7208102500 | Flat Rld Irn/Stl Ge 600mm, Nt Pickld, Pattern Relief | $12.0M |
| 7208101500 | Flt Rld Ios Na Cls, Gt=600mm Wd, Ht Rld, Pkld, Patrn | $97K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.