7209.17.00 - Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm

This HTS category, 7209.17.00, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that have been cold-rolled (cold-reduced) and are supplied in coils. Crucially, these products fall within a defined thickness range of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm. This ensures that the material's physical dimensions are precisely met for inclusion in this sub-heading. The products are not clad, plated, or coated, and have not undergone further working beyond the cold-rolling process.

The distinction between this category and its siblings lies solely in the specified thickness. Unlike 7209.15.00.00, which covers thicker materials of 3 mm or more, or 7209.16.00, which addresses thicknesses between 1 mm and 3 mm, this sub-heading is reserved for products within the 0.5 mm to 1 mm range. Furthermore, it is separate from 7209.18, which deals with even thinner materials of less than 0.5 mm.

Within this thickness band, further classification is made based on the steel's properties. The subcategories indicate a division between products that are specifically identified as "high-strength steel" and a general category for "other" flat-rolled products meeting the thickness and cold-rolled coil criteria. This allows for more granular tracking and potential duty rate differentiation based on the steel's performance characteristics.