7219.22.00.40 - Of a width exceeding 1575 mm but not exceeding 1880 mm

This HTS category, 7219.22.00.40, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of stainless steel that have undergone hot rolling but have not been further worked and are not in coils. These products meet a precise dimensional requirement: their width must exceed 1575 mm but not surpass 1880 mm. Additionally, they must have a thickness of 4.75 mm or more, up to and including 10 mm, and contain more than 0.5 percent by weight of nickel. The "Other" designation indicates these are not further defined by other specific sub-classifications within this narrow width band.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling categories by its specific width range. HTS 7219.22.00.35 covers similar hot-rolled stainless steel products with a width not exceeding 1575 mm, while HTS 7219.22.00.45 covers those exceeding 1880 mm. Therefore, the critical differentiating factor for this particular code is the intermediate width between these two benchmarks.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification into this specific code relies solely on meeting all the preceding criteria related to material composition, working process, thickness, and the defined width range. Importers and exporters must meticulously verify these physical characteristics to ensure accurate classification and compliance with customs regulations.