HS Code for Galvanized Steel Coil (HS 7210.49)
Hot-dip galvanized (HDG) coil is CRC with a zinc coating (typically Z100-Z275 g/m2). Used for construction, appliances, automotive skins. HDG is CBAM Annex I; EU imposes AD on Chinese and Russian HDG and US applies Section 232 25%.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7210.41 | HDG corrugated, coated with zinc |
| 7210.49 | Other HDG flat products, plated or coated with zinc |
| 7210.61 | Coated with aluminium-zinc alloys (Galvalume/Aluzinc) |
| 7210.70 | Painted, varnished or plastics-coated (PPGI) |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% MFN zero; safeguard TRQ + AD 17.2-27.9% on Chinese/Russian; CBAM 2026. |
| United States | 25% Section 232 + AD/CVD on Chinese/Vietnamese/Turkish origin. |
| India (BCD) | 15% Plus 18% GST. |
| GCC | 5% |
Numerical Example: 1,500 MT Z275 HDG 0.5mm, FOB Ho Chi Minh USD 720/MT, CIF Antwerp
1,500 MT Z275 HDG 0.5mm, FOB Ho Chi Minh USD 720/MT, CIF Antwerp. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · CBAM Annex I - iron and steel.
- · EN 10346 for HDG dimensional/coating standard.
- · ASTM A653 US HDG standard.
- · EU AD Reg 2019/687 on Chinese HDG (renewed 2024).
- · China
- · South Korea
- · Japan
- · India
- · Vietnam
- · Turkey
Frequently asked questions
The number is total zinc coating mass in g/m2 both surfaces. Z100 is minimum for interior; Z275 is standard for exterior construction and durable coastal exposure. Coating mass adds ~USD 5-15/MT to base CRC price per 100 g/m2 - substantial on large tonnages.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 7210.49) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7.5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 27.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 15% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 38.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 12% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 47.8% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.