7208.51.00.45 - Of high-strength steel

This HTS classification covers flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that have been hot-rolled, are not clad, plated, or coated, and are supplied in non-coil form, with a thickness exceeding 10 millimeters. Crucially, this specific subheading distinguishes products manufactured from steel with enhanced strength properties. These high-strength steels are engineered to possess superior mechanical properties, such as higher yield strength or tensile strength, compared to standard hot-rolled steel of similar dimensions.

Unlike its sibling category, 7208.51.00.60 "Other," which encompasses hot-rolled steel exceeding 10 mm in thickness that does not meet the criteria for high-strength steel, this category is exclusively for those products specifically manufactured to achieve elevated strength levels. The determination of "high-strength steel" is typically based on specified material properties or grade designations as defined by industry standards or technical specifications accompanying the goods.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 7208.51.00.45 hinges directly on meeting the criteria for hot-rolled, non-coil, and uncoated flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel with a thickness over 10 mm, and importantly, the material must be designated as high-strength steel based on its inherent properties or certifications.