7211.23.20.00 - Other

This HTS classification, 7211.23.20.00, pertains to flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, specifically those with a width less than 600 mm, that are not clad, plated, or coated. These products have undergone cold-rolling (cold-reduction) and contain less than 0.25 percent carbon by weight. Crucially, this specific category is for those items with a width of less than 300 mm and a thickness exceeding 1.25 mm.

The distinguishing factor for this code, in contrast to its sibling 7211.23.15.00 ("Of high-strength steel"), lies in the material composition and intended performance characteristics. While both are cold-rolled flat products under 600 mm width and not further worked, this category does not specifically denote high-strength steel. Instead, it captures the broader category of non-alloy steel meeting the specified dimensions and carbon content, irrespective of enhanced strength properties.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, to ensure accurate classification, importers and exporters must meticulously verify that the goods meet all the preceding criteria: being flat-rolled iron or nonalloy steel under 600 mm width, not clad, plated, or coated; cold-rolled; containing less than 0.25 percent carbon; having a width under 300 mm; and a thickness exceeding 1.25 mm. Examples might include specific gauges of cold-rolled steel sheets or strips used in general manufacturing where high-strength characteristics are not a primary requirement.