7215.90.10.00 - Not cold-formed

This HTS category, 7215.90.10.00, encompasses bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel that are not cold-formed and have been plated or coated with metal. This means the material has undergone a manufacturing process where metal is applied to its surface after it has been shaped or processed at higher temperatures, as opposed to being formed while cold. Examples include galvanized steel rods used in construction or tin-plated steel bars intended for specific industrial applications where corrosion resistance or a particular finish is required.

The key distinguishing feature of this category from its sibling, 7215.90.30.00, lies in the "not cold-formed" criterion. While both deal with plated or coated bars and rods of iron or nonalloy steel, 7215.90.30.00 specifically covers items that have undergone cold-forming processes. Therefore, the method of shaping and the temperature at which it occurs are critical for distinguishing between these two classifications.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions within this specific code will hinge on confirming that the bars or rods are indeed made of iron or nonalloy steel, are plated or coated with metal, and have not been subjected to cold-forming processes. The type of metal plating or coating applied (e.g., zinc, tin, nickel) is secondary to these primary classification criteria.