7209.17.00.70 - Annealed

This HTS category, 7209.17.00.70, specifically classifies cold-rolled flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel that are annealed. These products have a width of 600 mm or more and are presented in coils, having undergone a cold-rolling (cold-reduction) process but are otherwise not further worked. The defining characteristic here is the "annealed" condition, which implies a heat treatment process applied after cold rolling to soften the metal and improve its ductility and workability.

This subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, 7209.17.00.91 ("Other"), by the specific post-rolling treatment. While both fall under coils of cold-rolled steel with a thickness between 0.5 mm and 1 mm, the "Annealed" designation signifies a deliberate thermal process has been applied to alter the steel's properties, whereas the "Other" category would encompass cold-rolled products in this thickness range that have not undergone annealing or any other specific treatment beyond the initial cold rolling.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 7209.17.00.70 is definitive for annealed, cold-rolled flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel in coils, measuring 600 mm or more in width and with a thickness falling within the 0.5 mm to 1 mm range. Importers and exporters should ensure that the annealing process is a documented feature of the product to correctly apply this classification.