7214.99.00.26 - With a diameter exceeding 152 mm

This HTS category, 7214.99.00.26, specifically covers bars and rods of iron or non-alloy steel that have undergone basic working processes such as forging, hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or hot-extrusion, and have subsequently been twisted. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this specific sub-classification is a diameter exceeding 152 mm. These items are not further worked beyond these initial shaping and twisting processes.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 7214.99.00.16 and 7214.99.00.21, is solely based on the physical dimension of the diameter. Goods classified under 7214.99.00.16 have a diameter less than 76 mm, while those under 7214.99.00.21 fall within the range of 76 mm up to and including 152 mm. Therefore, 7214.99.00.26 exclusively encompasses the largest diameter range within this particular set of "other bars and rods" under the 7214 heading.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 7214.99.00.26 is final once the material meets all preceding criteria, including being made of iron or non-alloy steel, not being further worked than specified, and crucially, having a diameter exceeding 152 mm. This category serves to precisely categorize these larger diameter bars and rods for customs purposes.