7219.21.00.05 - Of high-nickel alloy steel

This HTS category, 7219.21.00.05, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of stainless steel that are of a width of 600 mm or more, have not been further worked than hot-rolled, are not in coils, and crucially, possess a thickness exceeding 10 mm. These are substantial, thick sheets or plates of stainless steel, produced through a hot-rolling process that shapes the material at elevated temperatures, and are delivered in a non-coiled format for further processing or direct application. The defining characteristic for this specific classification is the substantial thickness, placing it beyond thinner gauges.

The primary distinction for this subcategory lies in its thickness parameter. While it shares the broad characteristics of being hot-rolled, non-coiled stainless steel flat-rolled products over 600 mm wide, it is differentiated from potential "Other" sibling categories by this precise measurement of exceeding 10 mm in thickness. Other classifications at this level would likely encompass products of 10 mm or less in thickness.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification professionals is to ensure the precise adherence of the imported or exported goods to all the stipulated criteria: stainless steel composition, flat-rolled form, width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled but not further worked, not in coils, and a thickness definitively greater than 10 mm. Examples of products falling into this category would include thick plates for structural components, heavy-duty industrial machinery bases, or substantial shipbuilding materials where the inherent strength and corrosion resistance of stainless steel are paramount.