7219.33.00.36 - Containing more than 1.5 percent but less than 5 percent by weight of molybdenum

This HTS classification, 7219.33.00.36, specifically addresses flat-rolled products of stainless steel that have been cold-rolled (cold-reduced) to a thickness greater than 1 mm but less than 3 mm, and are presented in coils. The defining characteristic of this category is its chemical composition, requiring the stainless steel to contain more than 1.5 percent but less than 5 percent by weight of molybdenum. This specific molybdenum content is crucial for distinguishing these products from other stainless steels with different alloying elements or concentrations.

This category is differentiated from its sibling, 7219.33.00.38 ("Other"), by the precise molybdenum content specified. While 7219.33.00.38 would encompass other cold-rolled stainless steel coils meeting the thickness and width criteria but not falling within the defined molybdenum range, 7219.33.00.36 is exclusively for those with 1.5% to 5% molybdenum. The parent categories establish the broad scope of stainless steel flat-rolled products in coils, cold-rolled, and within the specified thickness range, with this subcategory narrowing the focus based on a key alloying element.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification rests solely on the combination of physical attributes (cold-rolled stainless steel, 600 mm or more in width, over 1 mm to less than 3 mm thick, in coils) and the precise chemical composition (containing more than 1.5 percent but less than 5 percent by weight of molybdenum). Importers and exporters must carefully verify the technical specifications and mill certificates to ensure accurate classification under this heading.