7208 - Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated:
Sub-classifications
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7208 1015 00
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7208 1030 00
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7208 1060 00
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7208 2530 00
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7208 2560 00
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7208 2600 30
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7208 2600 60
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7208 2700
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7208 2700 45
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7208 2700 60
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7208 3600
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7208 3600 30
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7208 3600 60
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7208 3700 30
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7208 3700 60
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7208 3800 15
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7208 3800 30
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7208 3800 90
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7208 3900
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7208 3900 25
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7208 3900 30
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7208 3900 90
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7208 4030
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7208 4030 30
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7208 4030 60
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7208 4060
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7208 4060 30
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7208 4060 60
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7208 5100
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7208 5100 30
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7208 5100 45
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7208 5100 60
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7208 5300 00
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7208 5400 00
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7208 9000 00
Overview
This HTS category, 7208, encompasses flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel that have undergone hot-rolling. Crucially, these products must have a width of 600 millimeters or more, and they are not clad, plated, or coated in any manner. This classification focuses on the basic form of hot-rolled steel sheet and plate, before any further finishing processes such as galvanizing, painting, or laminating are applied.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the HTS root level is straightforward. While sibling categories at this high level cover a vast array of unrelated goods, from live animals to machinery, Chapter 72, and specifically heading 7208, is dedicated exclusively to iron and steel products. Within Chapter 72, other headings would cover different forms of iron and steel, such as bars, rods, angles, wire, tubes, pipes, and castings, or products that have undergone different manufacturing processes or surface treatments.
The subcategories within 7208 further refine the classification based on the form and specific characteristics of the hot-rolled flat products. These subdivisions differentiate between goods presented in coils versus those that are not in coils, and also account for products that may have patterns in relief on their surface, or those that have been pickled. The final subcategory, 7208.90.00.00, captures any "other" flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel that meet the general criteria of the heading but do not fit into the more specific subheadings.