7218.99.00.90 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 29% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7218.99.00.90, captures stainless steel in semi-finished forms that do not fit into more specific classifications within the 7218 heading. It encompasses stainless steel products that have undergone initial processing but are not yet finished goods, such as bars, rods, or coils, provided they are not of a square or circular cross-section and fall outside any other more precisely defined subcategories. The defining characteristic is that these are semi-finished stainless steel articles that are not otherwise specified.
This "Other" subcategory serves as a residual classification. It differentiates itself from sibling categories such as "Of square cross section" and "Of circular cross section" by excluding stainless steel semi-finished products that possess those distinct geometric shapes. If a semi-finished stainless steel product is not square or circular and does not meet the criteria for other more specific groupings within the broader category of stainless steel semi-finished products, it will likely be classified here.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to describe. The classification of goods under 7218.99.00.90 relies on the exclusion of more specific provisions. Therefore, accurate classification requires a thorough review of the physical characteristics of the stainless steel semi-finished product to ensure it does not conform to any preceding, more narrowly defined HTS codes within the chapter.