7219.35.00.15 - Other

This classification, HTS Code 7219.35.00.15, encompasses flat-rolled products of stainless steel that have been cold-rolled (cold-reduced) to a thickness of less than 0.5 mm and are supplied in coils. The defining characteristic of this specific category is that the stainless steel composition contains more than 0.5 percent but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel. These materials are generally used in various industrial applications where the properties of stainless steel, such as corrosion resistance and formability, are required, and the nickel content contributes to specific metallurgical characteristics.

It is crucial to distinguish this subcategory from its sibling, 7219.35.00.05, which covers similar cold-rolled stainless steel coils of less than 0.5 mm thickness. The primary differentiator lies in the molybdenum content: the sibling category specifically addresses products with more than 1.5 percent but less than 5 percent by weight of molybdenum. In contrast, HTS Code 7219.35.00.15 focuses on the nickel content as the defining element, without explicitly specifying the molybdenum range. Therefore, classification hinges on the precise elemental composition of the stainless steel.

As this node represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions at this level are definitive based on the physical characteristics (thickness, form), processing method (cold-rolled), and specific alloying elements (nickel content) as outlined. Importers and exporters should carefully consult their product's certified analysis to ensure accurate compliance with these detailed specifications.