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HSChapter 72
U.S. imports of narrow flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel, painted, varnished, or plastic-coated (under 600 mm wide) (HS 721240) totaled $4.4M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Narrow Flat-Rolled Iron or Nonalloy Steel, Painted, Varnished, or Plastic-Coated (Under 600 mm Wide) paid $1.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 49% on $4.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Narrow Flat-Rolled Iron or Nonalloy Steel, Painted, Varnished, or Plastic-Coated (Under 600 mm Wide) imports of $4.4M in April 2026 ran 69% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOrganic surface treatments — paint, varnish, and plastic coatings — applied to narrow flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel strip serve the building products, electrical enclosure, and consumer goods sectors, where corrosion resistance and aesthetics are both required. The US schedule breaks this heading into two width bands: under 300 mm (7212401000) and 300–600 mm (7212405000), with a catch-all line (7212400000) also present. Germany is the top declared supplier, consistent with European demand for high-specification pre-painted strip used in precision fabrication.
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The 600 mm width threshold is the controlling criterion: strip under 600 mm wide with organic coatings falls under Chapter 72 heading 721240, while wider coated flat-rolled products are classified under heading 721210 or related headings. Importers should measure the actual width of the coil as delivered, since edge trimming after coating can affect the final dimension.
No. Within heading 721240, the US tariff lines differentiate by width band rather than by the specific type of organic coating. Paint, varnish, and plastic coatings are all captured within the same heading, so the width of the strip is the primary classification variable at the 10-digit level.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| CANADA | $500K | $504K | +$4K |
| MEXICO | $35K | $564K | +$529K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $362K | $36K | -$327K |
| VIETNAM | $218K | -- | -$218K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7212401000 | FLT RLD IRON/NALLOY STL; PAINT W/PLASTIC; LT 300MM | $4.1M | 50.10% | $1.8M |
| 7212405000 | FLT RLD IRON/STL; (300MM-600MM); PAINTED W/PLASTIC | $360K | 39.89% | $144K |
FLT RLD IRON/NALLOY STL; PAINT W/PLASTIC; LT 300MM
FLT RLD IRON/STL; (300MM-600MM); PAINTED W/PLASTIC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7212400000 | FLT-RLD IRN/STL LT 600MM,PAINTED/COATED W PLASTICS | $1.4M |
FLT-RLD IRN/STL LT 600MM,PAINTED/COATED W PLASTICS
537.1K kg
NONALLOY PIG IRON 0.5 PRCNT OR LESS PHOSPHORUS
HS 720110
SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS OF ALLOY STEEL NOT STAINLESS
HS 722490
SMFD IRN/NAL STL LT .25 PCT CRB RECT CS WID 2X THK
HS 720712
FR IOS NAL 600MM AO W TIN CTD OR PLTD UNDR 0.5MM T
HS 721012
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI, TURNINGS, CHIPS ETC
HS 720441
FERROUS WASTE & SCRAP NESOI
HS 720449
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| Wisconsin | $1.1M | $49K | -$1.1M |
| Washington | $403K | $6K | -$397K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAVEN, CT | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| MILWAUKEE, WI | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $326K | $137K | -$189K |