7210.50.00 - Plated or coated with chromium oxides or with chromium and chromium oxides

This HTS category encompasses flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, with a width of 600 millimeters or more, that have been plated or coated with chromium oxides, or a combination of chromium and chromium oxides. These materials are typically used in applications where corrosion resistance or decorative finishes are required. The coating provides a protective layer and can also impart specific aesthetic qualities to the steel.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings involves the specific type of plating or coating applied. While other subheadings within 7210 cover products coated with tin, lead, zinc, or aluminum, this section specifically addresses those treated with chromium oxides. The presence and nature of the chromium oxide coating are the primary classification determinants.

This heading contains subcategories based on the width of the flat-rolled product. Specifically, the subheading 7210.50.00.20 further refines the classification by distinguishing products with a width less than 1050 mm. This narrower width distinction allows for more precise tariff application and statistical tracking of trade in these specific types of coated steel products.