7214.99.00.75 - Containing by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent of carbon

This HTS classification, 7214.99.00.75, specifically covers "other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling." The defining characteristic of this category is its carbon content. These iron or nonalloy steel bars and rods contain by weight 0.25 percent or more but less than 0.6 percent of carbon. This specific carbon range is crucial for accurate classification within the broader category of "Other bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel."

To distinguish this category from its siblings, consider the precise carbon percentage. HTS code 7214.99.00.60 covers similar bars and rods with a carbon content of less than 0.25 percent, while 7214.99.00.90 is for those containing 0.6 percent or more of carbon. Therefore, this particular classification is for the intermediate range of carbon content, falling strictly between these two benchmarks. This precise differentiation is essential for applying correct duty rates and trade regulations.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Its scope is specifically defined by the combination of its processing (not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, or twisted after rolling) and its precise carbon content. Examples of goods that would fall under this classification include common steel bars used in general manufacturing, construction, or machinery fabrication where this specific carbon alloy level is required for the material's properties, such as moderate strength and ductility.