7208.27.00 - Of a thickness of less than 3 mm

This HTS category, 7208.27.00, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel that have been hot-rolled and pickled. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this sub-category is a thickness strictly less than 3 mm. These products are further defined by their width, which must be 600 mm or more, and they must be presented in coils without undergoing any further working beyond the hot-rolling and pickling processes.

This classification is distinguished from its siblings based on precise thickness measurements. Unlike 7208.25, which covers material of 4.75 mm or more, and 7208.26.00, which addresses the range of 3 mm to less than 4.75 mm, this category is for thinner materials. The exclusion of any cladding, plating, or coating also ensures these are distinct from other potential flat-rolled steel classifications.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. The "High-strength steel" designation indicates a specific sub-classification for materials with enhanced mechanical properties. The "Other" subcategory, 7208.27.00.60, captures all remaining flat-rolled products meeting the thickness and processing criteria but not specifically classified as high-strength steel. This allows for detailed tracking and statistical analysis of the diverse range of thinner hot-rolled, pickled steel coils.