7207.20.00.45 - Having a width measuring at least four times the thickness 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 20% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7207.20.00.45, specifically classifies semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel that contain 0.25 percent or more of carbon and have a rectangular (including square) cross-section. The defining characteristic of this classification is that the width of these products measures at least four times their thickness. These are typically semi-fabricated forms such as blooms, billets, and slabs that will undergo further processing, like rolling or forging, to become finished steel products.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7207.20.00.25, by the dimensional ratio of the cross-section. While both cover similar semifinished steel products with a carbon content of 0.25% or more and rectangular cross-sections, the critical differentiating factor here is the width being at least four times the thickness. Products falling under the sibling category have a width measuring less than four times their thickness, indicating a more square or less elongated profile.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories under 7207.20.00.45. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on meeting the stipulated criteria: the material being iron or nonalloy steel with 0.25% or more carbon content, having a rectangular cross-section, and possessing a width that is at least four times its thickness. Examples of products that would fall here include long, relatively narrow billets or slabs intended for specialized rolling processes where this specific dimensional characteristic is paramount.