7210.49.00 - Other

This HTS category, "7210.49.00 - Other," encompasses flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, measuring 600 mm or more in width, that have been plated or coated with zinc. This classification applies to such products when they are not otherwise specified or fall outside the defined categories within the "Otherwise plated or coated with zinc" group. The key characteristic is the zinc coating applied to the steel, serving to protect it from corrosion.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7210.41.00.00 (Corrugated), by the absence of a corrugated surface profile. While both are zinc-plated flat-rolled steel of the specified dimensions, 7210.41.00.00 specifically covers products with a wave-like or ridged surface, commonly used in roofing and siding applications. Therefore, 7210.49.00 is the residual category for zinc-plated flat-rolled steel that does not possess this corrugated characteristic.

The subcategories within this classification will further differentiate the goods based on their material properties. The "Of high-strength steel" subcategory will apply to those products made from steel alloys designed for enhanced tensile strength. Conversely, the "Other" subcategory will serve as the residual for all other zinc-plated flat-rolled steel that does not meet the specific criteria for high-strength steel. This hierarchical structure allows for precise classification based on both surface treatment and inherent material characteristics.