7209.17.00.40 - “Advanced” or “ultra” of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter

This HTS classification, 7209.17.00.40, specifically identifies cold-rolled flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that are at least 600 mm wide. These products are not clad, plated, or coated, and are presented in coils that have undergone no further processing after cold rolling. The key characteristic of this subcategory is that the steel possesses high strength and has been annealed, a heat treatment process that softens the material and improves its ductility.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7209.17.00.45 ("Other"), hinges on the specific designation of "advanced" or "ultra" high-strength steel, as defined by statistical note 4 to Chapter 72. While both cover annealed, cold-rolled, high-strength steel coils of a specified thickness, this code is reserved for a more specialized subset of these materials exhibiting superior strength properties that meet the criteria outlined in the statistical note. This ensures precise differentiation for statistical tracking and tariff application.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 7209.17.00.40. Therefore, classification within this code relies directly on the physical attributes and material properties of the steel product. Importers and exporters must ensure their product meets the stringent requirements for thickness (0.5 mm to 1 mm), width (600 mm or more), cold-rolled state, annealing process, and particularly the "advanced" or "ultra" high-strength designation as per statistical note 4, to correctly apply this tariff heading.