7215.50.00.63 - With a diameter or cross section measuring 76 mm or more but not exceeding 228 mm

This HTS category, 7215.50.00.63, specifically classifies bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel that have undergone cold-forming or cold-finishing processes and contain between 0.25% and 0.6% carbon by weight. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is the substantial dimension of the cross-section: it applies to products where the diameter or largest cross-sectional dimension measures 76 mm or more but does not exceed 228 mm. These are typically solid products with a uniform cross-sectional shape, produced through processes like drawing, rolling, or extrusion at ambient temperatures, followed by finishing operations to achieve precise dimensions and surface quality.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, consider the physical dimensions. HTS code 7215.50.00.61 covers similar cold-formed or cold-finished bars and rods with a carbon content within the specified range, but their diameter or cross-section measures less than 76 mm. Conversely, HTS code 7215.50.00.65 encompasses products with the same carbon content and finishing characteristics but exceeding 228 mm in diameter or largest cross-sectional dimension. Therefore, the precise measurement of the bar or rod's cross-section is the critical factor in distinguishing between these three closely related categories.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific classification. This means that once a product meets the criteria for being a bar or rod of iron or nonalloy steel, cold-formed or cold-finished, containing 0.25% to 0.6% carbon, and having a diameter or cross-section between 76 mm and 228 mm inclusive, it is classified directly under 7215.50.00.63. Practical examples could include large diameter steel reinforcing bars used in heavy construction or substantial steel rods used in industrial manufacturing, provided they meet all the outlined material and dimensional specifications.