7209.16.00 - Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm

This HTS category, 7209.16.00, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that have undergone cold rolling. These products are characterized by their width of 600 mm or more and a thickness that is greater than 1 mm but less than 3 mm. They are supplied in coils and have not undergone any further working beyond the cold-rolling process. The absence of cladding, plating, or coating is a key defining feature of this product group.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 7209.15.00.00 covers products with a thickness of 3 mm or more, while 7209.17.00 pertains to those between 0.5 mm and 1 mm thick. Furthermore, category 7209.18 addresses products with a thickness less than 0.5 mm. Therefore, 7209.16.00 occupies a distinct thickness range within the broader classification of cold-rolled, coiled flat-rolled products.

The subcategories under this heading, "Of high-strength steel" and "Other," allow for further refinement based on the material properties of the steel. The "Of high-strength steel" division would apply to products that meet specific tensile strength or yield strength criteria, while the "Other" division would encompass all other cold-rolled flat products within the defined thickness range that do not qualify as high-strength steel. This differentiation is crucial for applications requiring specific performance characteristics.