7220.20.70.10 - Containing more than 1.5 percent but less than 5 percent by weight of molybdenum

This HTS classification covers flat-rolled stainless steel products that have been cold-rolled (cold-reduced), have a width of less than 300 mm, and a thickness exceeding 0.25 mm but not exceeding 1.25 mm. The defining characteristic of this specific category is its molybdenum content, which must be greater than 1.5 percent but less than 5 percent by weight. These stainless steel products are intended for further processing or use in applications where specific corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, enhanced by molybdenum, are required.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7220.20.70.15, by the precise range of molybdenum content. While both fall under the broader "Other" designation for stainless steel products meeting the dimensional and processing criteria, this classification specifically targets materials with a moderate but significant level of molybdenum. The sibling category would encompass stainless steel products meeting all other criteria but falling outside this defined molybdenum range.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code is determined solely by meeting the established criteria: cold-rolled flat-rolled stainless steel, width under 300 mm, thickness between 0.25 mm and 1.25 mm, and a specific molybdenum content between 1.5% and 5% by weight. Understanding the precise chemical composition, particularly the molybdenum percentage, is therefore crucial for accurate classification.