7218.91.00.30 - Having a cross-sectional area of 232 cm2 or more

This HTS classification, 7218.91.00.30, pertains to semi-finished products of stainless steel that are not in ingots or other primary forms. Specifically, these are stainless steel products with a rectangular, non-square cross-section, and critically, they possess a cross-sectional area of 232 square centimeters or more. This category captures substantial pieces of semi-finished stainless steel, which would typically be further processed into finished goods.

The defining characteristic that distinguishes this category from its sibling, 7218.91.00.15, is the minimum cross-sectional area. While both cover rectangular (non-square) semi-finished stainless steel, 7218.91.00.30 exclusively includes those with a cross-sectional area equal to or exceeding 232 cm², whereas the sibling category encompasses those with a smaller area. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff application based on the physical dimensions of the merchandise.

As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to detail. Classification decisions under this code will hinge on the precise measurement of the cross-sectional area and confirmation that the product is indeed semi-finished stainless steel with a rectangular (non-square) cross-section. This classification would typically apply to items like large billets or blooms of stainless steel intended for subsequent fabrication.