7210.70.30.00 - Not coated or plated with metal and not clad

This HTS category, 7210.70.30.00, specifically covers flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, with a width of 600 mm or more, that have been painted, varnished, or coated with plastics. The defining characteristic here is the presence of such organic coatings, applied to provide aesthetic appeal, corrosion resistance, or other protective functions. These are distinct from bare or mill-finish steel products.

Within the "Painted, varnished or coated with plastics" heading (7210.70), this subcategory, 7210.70.30.00, is defined by the exclusion of metal cladding or plating. Its sibling category, 7210.70.60, refers to "Other" painted, varnished, or plastic-coated flat-rolled steel products, implying that 7210.70.30.00 exclusively covers those products that are *not* additionally clad or plated with metal. Therefore, the key differentiator is the absence of metallic surface treatments beyond the primary organic coating.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 7210.70.30.00 represents the most specific level of detail for this particular combination of product characteristics. It does not have further subcategories, meaning that any product fitting the description of flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel, 600 mm or wider, which is painted, varnished, or coated with plastics, and is *not* additionally clad or plated with metal, would be classified here. Examples include pre-painted steel coils for construction or appliance manufacturing, where the paint serves as the primary surface treatment.