U.S. exports of Narrow Flat-Rolled Iron or Nonalloy Steel, Electrolytically Zinc-Plated (Under 600 mm Wide) (HS 721220) totaled $1.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Narrow Flat-Rolled Iron or Nonalloy Steel, Electrolytically Zinc-Plated (Under 600 mm Wide) paid $280K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 52.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Narrow Flat-Rolled Iron or Nonalloy Steel, Electrolytically Zinc-Plated (Under 600 mm Wide) imports of $530K in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $620K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectrolytic zinc plating deposits a thin, uniform zinc layer on narrow flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel strip, producing a surface finish prized in precision stamping, automotive components, and appliance parts. All imports under this heading enter under a single 10-digit line, 7212200000, and are subject to Section 232 tariffs applicable to steel mill products. Japan and Germany are the leading suppliers, reflecting the high-tolerance manufacturing capabilities required for consistent coating weight and surface quality.
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Electrolytic plating (HTS 721220) deposits zinc through an electrochemical process, yielding a thinner, more uniform coating suited to tight-tolerance applications. Hot-dip or other non-electrolytic zinc coatings on narrow strip fall under HTS 721230. The distinction matters at entry because the two headings are separate tariff lines with different trade-remedy exposure histories.
Yes. Flat-rolled steel products, including electrolytically zinc-plated narrow strip under 7212200000, are generally subject to Section 232 tariffs. Importers should verify current exclusion status and any product-specific exclusion requests with a licensed customs broker before entry.
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Imports
$530KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $6.4M of Narrow Flat-Rolled Iron or Nonalloy Steel, Electrolytically Zinc-Plated (Under 600 mm Wide) and exported $12.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 7212
Subheading 721220 · $1.1M of $27.1M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7212200000 | Flt Rld Ios Na, Lt 600mm, Elctrlytc Pltd/Ctd W/Zinc | $530K | 52.74% | 98.72% | $280K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7212200000 | Flt Rld Irn/Na, Lt 600mm, Elctrlytc Pltd/Ctd W/Zinc | $1.1M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and China together take 77% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
1.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 52.74% of imports for consumption.