7211.14.00 - Other, of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more

This HTS category, 7211.14.00, encompasses flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel that are less than 600 mm in width. These products are not clad, plated, or coated, and have undergone no further working than hot-rolling. The defining characteristic for this classification is that the material has a thickness of 4.75 mm or more. This segment specifically excludes those products further refined by processes like cold-rolling or those exhibiting specific surface treatments.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 7211.13.00.00 (Universal mill plate) is important. While both are hot-rolled flat-rolled products under 600mm, universal mill plate implies a specific production method or form that is not the focus here. Category 7211.19.00 ("Other") is a broader category under which this specific thickness criterion falls, and 7211.14.00 provides a more precise classification for hot-rolled flat products of a specified thickness.

The subcategories under 7211.14.00 further refine the classification based on material properties. The primary subdivision is 7211.14.00.30, which specifically covers products made of high-strength steel, indicating enhanced mechanical properties. The remaining products within this thickness bracket are classified under the general "Other" heading, capturing a wider range of non-alloy steels that do not meet the criteria for high-strength designation. This allows for granular tracking of different steel types based on their strength characteristics.