7209.26.00.00 - Of a thickness exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm

This HTS category, 7209.26.00.00, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that have been cold-rolled (also known as cold-reduced). These products must be of a width of 600 mm or more, and importantly, they must not be clad, plated, or coated with any other materials. The defining characteristic for classification within this node is the thickness, which must exceed 1 mm but be less than 3 mm. This excludes products that are thicker or thinner, as detailed in sibling categories.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, consider the precise thickness range. HTS code 7209.25.00.00 covers similar cold-rolled products that are 3 mm or more in thickness. Conversely, 7209.27.00.00 applies to those with a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm, while 7209.28.00.00 is reserved for products less than 0.5 mm thick. This meticulous distinction based on thickness is crucial for accurate customs declarations.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. This means that once a product meets all the preceding criteria (flat-rolled iron/non-alloy steel, width 600 mm+, cold-rolled, not clad/plated/coated, and a thickness between 1 mm and 3 mm), it will be classified directly under 7209.26.00.00. Examples of goods falling into this category might include specific types of sheet metal used in manufacturing, construction, or appliance production, provided they adhere to the specified thickness parameters.