7208.37.00.30 - High-strength steel 🖩
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, 7208.37.00.30, specifically covers high-strength steel flat-rolled products that have been hot-rolled and are supplied in coils. Key physical characteristics for classification here include a width of 600 mm or more, and crucially, a thickness ranging from 4.75 mm up to, but not exceeding, 10 mm. These materials are considered "not further worked" after the initial hot-rolling process, meaning they have not undergone additional treatments like pickling, cold-rolling, or coating that would alter their surface finish or dimensional tolerances beyond the hot-rolling stage.
Distinguishing this subcategory from its sibling, 7208.37.00.60 (Other), lies in the specific mention of "high-strength steel." While both fall under the broader "other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled" designation for thicknesses between 4.75 mm and 10 mm, this particular classification isolates steel that possesses enhanced tensile strength properties. This distinction is critical for industries that require materials capable of withstanding greater stress and load bearing.
As a leaf node, 7208.37.00.30 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, practical classification relies on accurately confirming the material is indeed high-strength steel, and that it meets all the specified physical parameters: hot-rolled in coils, width of 600 mm or more, and thickness between 4.75 mm and 10 mm. Examples of applications for such steel might include structural components in heavy machinery, automotive chassis, or certain construction elements where superior strength-to-weight ratios are paramount.