Customs tariff code

Customs tariff code 7212.40.80.87: Other

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 7212.40.80.87 covers Other. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.

7212.40.80.87 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 72. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.

This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.

Customs code
7212.40.80.87
Third-country duty
0 %
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
1

Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 72IRON AND STEEL
  2. 7212Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated
  3. 7212.40Painted, varnished or coated with plastics
  4. 7212.40.80Other
  5. 7212.40.80.87Other

From HS code to customs tariff code 7212.40.80.87

HS code7212.406 digits, uniform worldwide
CN code7212.40.808 digits, EU Combined Nomenclature
TARIC code7212.40.80.8710 digits, carries the EU measures

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Third-country duty0 %MFN
Andorra0 %Customs Union Duty
GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries…0 %Tariff preference
United Kingdom0 %Tariff preference
Tunisia0 %Tariff preference
Morocco0 %Tariff preference
Lebanon0 %Tariff preference
Jordan0 %Tariff preference
Egypt0 %Tariff preference
Korea, Republic of (South Korea)0 %Tariff preference
Kenya0 %Tariff preference
Ivory Coast0 %Tariff preference
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the…0 %Tariff preference

Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.

Compliance regimes on this code

Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.

CBAMIn scopeIron and steel2023/956
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties
OriginDuty rateProducerLegal basisValid until
Countries subject to safeguard measures25 %All other companiesRegulation 0159/192026-06-30
ERGA OMNES50 %All other companiesREGULATION R1457/26-

Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.

Binding tariff information for this code

ESBTIESBTI2025SOL1228Issued by ESValid until 2026-05-11

Se trata de un fleje de acero sin alear pintado, de anchura inferior a 600 mm e inferior a 500 mm, obtenido como una bobina laminada en caliente, obtenida mediante laminado en frío. Los artículos se presentan en diversas longitudes, espesores y pesos: • 16 x 0.60 mm, 48 Kg de bobina. • 19 x 0.70 mm, 50 Kg de bobina. • 32 x 0.80 mm, 45 Kg de bobina. El artículo se encuentra lacado en color negro y simplemente laminado. Según declaración del solicitante se usa para flejar, por ejemplo, bobinas de acero.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 7212

Zu Unterpositionen der Position 7212: Hinsichtlich der Erzeugnisse, die mehrfach aufeinanderfolgend unterschiedlich überzogen oder plattiert wurden, siehe die Erläuterungen zu den Unterpositionen der Position 7210.

Kapitel 72

1. Im Sinne des Kapitels 72 - und in Bezug auf die Buchstaben d), e) und f) in der Nomenklatur insgesamt - gelten als: a) Roheisen Eisen-Kohlenstoff-Legierungen, die gewöhnlich nicht plastisch verformbar sind, mit einem Kohlenstoffgehalt von mehr als 2 GHT und die eines oder mehrere andere Elemente mit folgenden Anteilen enthalten können: - 10 GHT oder weniger Chrom, - 6 GHT oder weniger Mangan, - 3 GHT oder weniger Phosphor, - 8 GHT oder weniger Silicium, - 10 GHT oder weniger andere Elemente insgesamt (RV E7201A00). b) Spiegeleisen Eisen-Kohlenstoff-Legierungen, die mehr als 6 bis 30 GHT Mangan enthalten und die im Übrigen der Begriffsbestimmung der Anmerkung 1 a) entsprechen (RV E7201B00). …

Abschnitt XV

1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …

Subdivisions of this code

Frequently asked questions

What does customs tariff code 7212.40.80.87 cover?

Code 7212.40.80.87 covers Other. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 7212.40.80.87?

The third-country duty rate for 7212.40.80.87 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.

What is the HS code for 7212.40.80.87?

The first six digits form the HS code: 721240. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 7212.40.80.87 have?

7212.40.80.87 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 7212.40.80.87 sit in the tariff?

7212.40.80.87 sits in this hierarchy: 72 IRON AND STEEL > 7212 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of less than 600 mm, clad, plated or coated > 721240 Painted, varnished or coated with plastics > 72124080 Other. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 7212.40.80.87?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 7212.40.80.87, for example ESBTIESBTI2025SOL1228. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?

An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.

Is 7212.40.80.87 covered by CBAM?

Yes. 7212.40.80.87 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.

Is there an anti-dumping duty on 7212.40.80.87?

Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 7212.40.80.87, covering origin Countries subject to safeguard measures, ERGA OMNES. The rate depends on the producer: without the correct TARIC additional code, the residual rate for all other companies applies, which can be considerably higher.

Does customs tariff code 7212.40.80.87 change?

7212.40.80.87 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

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