7212.40.10.00 - Of a width of less than 300 mm

This classification, HTS Code 7212.40.10.00, specifically covers flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel that are painted, varnished, or coated with plastics, and have a width of less than 300 mm. These products are essentially steel sheets or strips that have undergone a surface treatment for protection, decoration, or enhanced functionality, such as corrosion resistance. The critical defining characteristic for this subcategory is the narrower width, distinguishing it from other similar coated flat-rolled products.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 7212.40.50.00, which is designated as "Other." While both fall under the broader category of painted, varnished, or plastic-coated flat-rolled steel of less than 600 mm width, this specific classification is for those items precisely measuring less than 300 mm in width. The "Other" category would encompass similar coated steel products that do not meet the specific width criterion of this subcategory, or potentially other types of coatings not explicitly detailed at this level.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within it. Therefore, classification into 7212.40.10.00 relies on the precise determination of the product's width being less than 300 mm, along with it being made of iron or nonalloy steel that is painted, varnished, or coated with plastics. Importers and exporters must carefully measure the width of the flat-rolled product and verify the nature of its surface coating to ensure accurate classification.