Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Hot-Rolled Flat Steel, Not in Coils, 4.75 mm to 10 mm Thick (Non-Alloy, 600 mm+ Wide) (HS 720852) totaled $20.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Hot-Rolled Flat Steel, Not in Coils, 4.75 mm to 10 mm Thick (Non-Alloy, 600 mm+ Wide) paid $2.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 41.43% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Hot-Rolled Flat Steel, Not in Coils, 4.75 mm to 10 mm Thick (Non-Alloy, 600 mm+ Wide) imports of $5.9M in August 2026 ran 186% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCut-to-length hot-rolled non-alloy steel in the 4.75–10 mm thickness range, not clad, plated, or coated, is widely used in structural fabrication, agricultural equipment, and general industrial plate applications where coil form is impractical. This heading has a single US 10-digit line (7208520000), simplifying classification relative to adjacent headings, though Section 232 tariffs and potential antidumping orders still require origin-specific duty analysis. South Korea and Canada are the leading suppliers, with Brazil, Australia, and Malaysia also among the top sources — a mix that spans multiple trade-remedy exposure profiles.
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134 import shipments a month
Yes. Even with a single 10-digit line, classification disputes can arise at the heading level — for example, whether the product is truly 'not in coils' (cut-to-length plate versus a coil that was simply uncoiled for shipment), whether it meets the 600 mm width threshold, or whether the thickness falls within the 4.75–10 mm band rather than an adjacent range. Accurate measurement documentation from the mill is essential to defend the classification.
Cut-to-length plate is supplied in discrete dimensions suited for direct fabrication without further slitting or leveling, which reduces processing steps for project-based buyers. Coil form under 720837 offers cost advantages for high-volume stamping or roll-forming operations that have in-house processing equipment. The choice affects not only logistics and handling but also the applicable HTS classification, since the coil/non-coil distinction is a primary classification criterion within Chapter 72.
Subheading 3 of 14 in heading 7208
Subheading 720852 · $20.6M of $154.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7208520000 | Flt Rld Ios Na, Nt Cls, Gt/=600mm,4.75-10mm Thck | $6.0M | 41.43% | 82.90% | $2.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7208520000 | Flt Rld, Na, Nt Cls, Gt=600mm,4.75-10mm Thck | $20.6M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$20.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $20.5M of Hot-Rolled Flat Steel, Not in Coils, 4.75 mm to 10 mm Thick (Non-Alloy, 600 mm+ Wide) and exported $213.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 100% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
17.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 41.43% of imports for consumption.