7208.27.00.40 - “Advanced” or “ultra” of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter

This HTS classification, 7208.27.00.40, specifically addresses "advanced" or "ultra" high-strength steel flat-rolled products that meet the criteria outlined in statistical note 4 of Chapter 72. These products are hot-rolled, of iron or nonalloy steel, have a width of 600 mm or more, are not clad, plated, or coated, and are further processed into coils that have undergone pickling but no further working. The defining characteristic here is the advanced tensile strength or specific performance attributes of the steel, as detailed in the statistical note.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7208.27.00.45 ("Other"), lies in the specific technical designation of "advanced" or "ultra" high-strength steel. While both fall under the umbrella of high-strength steel with a thickness of less than 3 mm, this particular code is reserved for products that possess enhanced mechanical properties beyond standard high-strength steel, meeting specialized performance requirements. The "Other" category would encompass high-strength steel products that do not meet the specific "advanced" or "ultra" criteria.

As this node is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 7208.27.00.40 requires a careful review of the steel's technical specifications to confirm it meets the definition of "advanced" or "ultra" high-strength steel as stipulated by statistical note 4. This typically involves examining tensile strength, yield strength, and other mechanical properties that differentiate these specialized steels from conventional high-strength variants within the same physical dimensions and processing history.