7208.40.30 - Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more

This HTS category, 7208.40.30, specifically covers flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that are hot-rolled and possess patterns in relief. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is that these products must have a thickness of 4.75 mm or more. These are typically steel sheets or plates that have undergone a hot-rolling process and have raised designs or patterns on their surface, such as diamond plates, checker plates, or other decorative or functional relief patterns. They are not presented in coils and have not undergone further processing beyond the initial hot-rolling and pattern creation.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 7208.40.60. While both fall under the broader umbrella of hot-rolled flat-rolled products with patterns in relief and are not in coils, the primary differentiator is the thickness. This category exclusively applies to products with a thickness of 4.75 mm or greater, whereas the sibling category is designated for those with a thickness less than 4.75 mm. This thickness threshold is a key physical attribute used for accurate customs classification.

Further subcategories exist within 7208.40.30 to refine classification based on more specific thickness parameters. The subcategory 7208.40.30.30 applies to products exceeding 10 mm in thickness, indicating a more substantial gauge of steel. The remaining products within this 4.75 mm or greater thickness bracket, but not exceeding 10 mm, are classified under the residual subcategory 7208.40.30.60, ensuring all variations within the defined scope are accounted for.