7219.22.00.45 - Of a width exceeding 1880 mm

This HTS category, 7219.22.00.45, specifically covers flat-rolled products of stainless steel that have undergone hot-rolling but have not been further worked or coiled. To fall within this subcategory, the material must have a thickness of at least 4.75 mm and no more than 10 mm. Furthermore, it must contain more than 0.5 percent by weight of nickel and meet the specified width criterion.

The defining characteristic of this classification, distinguishing it from its siblings, is its width. While other categories within 7219.22.00 address narrower widths, this particular subcategory applies to stainless steel products exceeding 1880 mm in width. For instance, 7219.22.00.35 covers widths not exceeding 1575 mm, and 7219.22.00.40 applies to widths between 1575 mm and 1880 mm.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 7219.22.00.45 represents a highly specific classification. The criteria for this category are precise, focusing on the material composition (stainless steel with >0.5% nickel), processing method (hot-rolled, not further worked, not in coils), thickness (4.75 mm to 10 mm), and crucially, a width exceeding 1880 mm. Importers and exporters should ensure all these physical characteristics are met to correctly classify their goods under this heading.