7219.21.00.40 - Of a width exceeding 1575 mm but not exceeding 1880 mm

This HTS classification, 7219.21.00.40, specifically designates flat-rolled products of stainless steel that have undergone hot-rolling but have not been further processed or coiled. Crucially, these products possess a thickness exceeding 10 millimeters. The defining characteristic for this particular code is the width of the material, which must be greater than 1575 millimeters but not exceed 1880 millimeters. This precise measurement is a key determinant for accurate import and export declarations.

This category is distinct from its siblings by its specific width parameters. Category 7219.21.00.20 covers similar hot-rolled stainless steel products that are 1575 mm or narrower, while 7219.21.00.60 encompasses those exceeding 1880 mm in width. Therefore, understanding the precise dimensional measurements of the stainless steel product is paramount to correctly assigning it to this classification.

As a leaf node in the HTS system, 7219.21.00.40 represents a definitive classification. This means that no further subdivisions exist for this particular combination of material, processing, and dimensions. Importers and exporters should ensure that all criteria for flat-rolled stainless steel, hot-rolled, not in coils, exceeding 10 mm in thickness, and falling within the specified width range of 1575 mm to 1880 mm, are met before applying this code.