7209.18.25.20 - Annealed

This HTS category, 7209.18.25.20, specifically covers cold-rolled, flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel that are supplied in coils and have not undergone any further processing beyond the cold-rolling itself. The defining characteristic of this classification is that the material has a thickness of less than 0.361 mm, and it is referred to as "blackplate." This designation highlights its potential use as a base material for subsequent coating or plating processes, commonly found in can manufacturing and other applications where a smooth, uncoated steel surface is required.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 7209.18.25.85 (Other), lies in the precise thickness threshold. While both are classified under "Other" for products with a thickness of less than 0.5 mm and not further worked than cold-rolled, this specific subcategory isolates those with a thickness strictly less than 0.361 mm, identified as blackplate. This narrower definition allows for more precise tariff application based on the specific physical dimensions and intended initial use of the steel product.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus remains on accurately identifying and classifying steel coils that meet all the preceding criteria: being flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, in coils and not further worked, with a thickness of less than 0.5 mm, and specifically falling under the "Other" classification for those less than 0.361 mm (blackplate).