7218.91.00.15 - Having a cross-sectional area of less than 232 cm2

This HTS classification, 7218.91.00.15, pertains to semi-finished products of stainless steel that are of a rectangular (non-square) cross-section and possess a specific dimensional characteristic. The defining feature of goods under this heading is a cross-sectional area strictly less than 232 square centimeters. This includes items like bars, rods, and wire rods in various lengths that have been processed from ingots or other primary forms of stainless steel, but have not yet undergone further finishing into consumer-ready articles or components.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7218.91.00.30, solely by the upper limit of its cross-sectional area. While both classifications cover other semi-finished stainless steel products of rectangular cross-section, the latter category encompasses those with a cross-sectional area of 232 square centimeters or more. Therefore, the key differentiating factor is the physical dimension of the product's cross-section.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 7218.91.00.15. Classification is solely determined by the material (stainless steel), its semi-finished state, its rectangular (non-square) cross-section, and the specific criterion of having a cross-sectional area measuring less than 232 cm². This level of detail ensures precise identification for customs purposes, differentiating it from similarly shaped but larger stainless steel semi-finished products.