7208.51.00 - Of a thickness exceeding 10 mm

This HTS category, 7208.51.00, specifically covers hot-rolled flat products of iron or non-alloy steel, with a width of 600 mm or more, that are not clad, plated, or coated. The defining characteristic of this classification is that the goods are "of a thickness exceeding 10 mm" and are presented in a form that is not in coils, and have not undergone any further working beyond the initial hot-rolling process. This includes products like steel plates and sheets where the dimension across the surface is significant and the thickness is substantial.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, the key differentiator is the thickness. Unlike 7208.52.00.00 (4.75 mm to 10 mm thick), 7208.53.00.00 (3 mm to less than 4.75 mm thick), and 7208.54.00.00 (less than 3 mm thick), this category exclusively includes products with a thickness *greater than* 10 mm. This distinction is crucial for determining the appropriate tariff rate and for import/export compliance.

Within this category, further subclassification exists to refine the classification. The most specific subdivision is for "Universal mill plate" (7208.51.00.30), which refers to steel plates produced using a universal mill, characterized by their consistent dimensions and high-quality finish. The remaining products, which do not meet the specific criteria for universal mill plate, fall under a general "Other" subheading, allowing for a comprehensive classification of all hot-rolled steel products exceeding 10 mm in thickness that are not in coils and have not undergone further processing.