7219.31.00 - Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more

This HTS category, 7219.31.00, covers flat-rolled products of stainless steel that are 600 mm or wider and have undergone cold-rolling. Specifically, it encompasses those with a thickness of 4.75 mm or greater. These materials are characterized by their superior surface finish and dimensional accuracy achieved through the cold-rolling process.

The defining characteristic of this subcategory, 7219.31.00, is its thickness. It is distinguished from its sibling categories by this precise measurement. For instance, 7219.32.00 applies to thicknesses between 3 mm and less than 4.75 mm, while 7219.33.00 covers thicknesses exceeding 1 mm but less than 3 mm, and so on for thinner gauges. Therefore, correct classification hinges on accurately measuring the thickness of the stainless steel product.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to account for the form in which the material is presented. Subcategory 7219.31.00.10 applies to these thicker, cold-rolled stainless steel flat-rolled products when they are supplied in coils. In contrast, subcategory 7219.31.00.50 covers the identical material when it is not in coils, implying it has been cut into sheets or plates. This distinction is important for inventory management and further processing by importers.