7211.14.00.45 - Not in coils

This HTS category, 7211.14.00.45, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel that are not in coils. To fall within this classification, the material must have a width of less than 600 mm, be in a state of being "not further worked than hot-rolled," and have a thickness of 4.75 mm or more. The "Other" designation at this level signifies that these products do not fit into more specific sub-classifications that might exist for this particular width and thickness, but they are not further processed beyond hot rolling and are not in coil form.

The key differentiator for this category lies in its exclusion from coiled forms. Sibling categories, such as 7211.14.00.90, would also cover hot-rolled, flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel products with a width under 600 mm and a thickness of 4.75 mm or more. However, the ".90" code is typically reserved for "other" items that are not in coils but may have undergone slight variations in finish or preparation beyond the basic hot-rolled state, or for items that simply don't fit the more specific "not in coils" designation represented here. This category's focus on "not in coils" is a direct refinement of the broader "not further worked than hot-rolled" heading above it.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the precise definition and inclusion criteria are paramount. Examples of goods that would fall here include hot-rolled steel plates, typically cut to length from a larger sheet or slab, that are destined for applications such as construction, manufacturing of machinery, or automotive parts, provided they meet all the specified width, thickness, and hot-rolled criteria, and are not presented in a coiled format.