7208.38.00 - Of a thickness of 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm

This HTS category, 7208.38.00, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that have been hot-rolled and are not clad, plated, or coated. The key defining characteristic for inclusion in this code is the thickness of the material, which must be 3 mm or more but less than 4.75 mm. These products are supplied in coils and have not undergone any further working beyond the initial hot-rolling process.

This classification is distinct from its sibling categories primarily by its precise thickness range. Products with a thickness exceeding 10 mm fall under 7208.36.00, while those between 4.75 mm and 10 mm are classified under 7208.37.00. Conversely, 7208.39.00 covers hot-rolled coils with a thickness of less than 3 mm. Therefore, 7208.38.00 acts as a specific intermediate thickness bracket within the broader category of hot-rolled, non-alloy steel coils.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to account for variations in product type. The subcategory 7208.38.00.15 specifically identifies high-strength steel, differentiating it from other products within the same thickness range. The "Other" subcategory encompasses the remaining non-alloy steel coils meeting the thickness criteria but not classified as high-strength steel. This granular breakdown facilitates more precise inventory management and trade reporting.