7206.10.00.00 - Ingots

This category, HTS 7206.10.00.00, specifically covers iron and nonalloy steel that has been cast into ingots. Ingots are the initial, primary form of steel produced from the smelting process, typically characterized by their large, solid, and often irregular shape. They serve as the raw material for subsequent manufacturing processes, such as rolling or forging, to produce a wide range of steel products.

Within the scope of heading 7206, which pertains to iron and nonalloy steel in primary forms, this subheading distinguishes itself from its sibling, 7206.90.00.00 ("Other"). While 7206.90.00.00 encompasses other primary forms of iron and nonalloy steel not classified as ingots (such as certain directly cast shapes or solidified molten metal), 7206.10.00.00 is exclusively for those specifically cast into the recognizable ingot form. The key differentiator lies in the specific physical state and shape: ingots versus other primary solidified forms.

As this subheading represents a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification under 7206.10.00.00 is determined by the product being iron or nonalloy steel and having been produced in an ingot form, suitable for further processing. This includes various types of steel ingots, irrespective of their specific alloy content (as long as it remains within the definition of nonalloy steel) or their intended end-use, as they are considered intermediate products.