7220.20.90.30 - Containing more than 0.5 percent but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel

This HTS category, 7220.20.90.30, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of stainless steel that have been cold-rolled (cold-reduced) and are less than 300 mm in width, and not exceeding 0.25 mm in thickness. A key defining characteristic of the stainless steel within this classification is its nickel content, which must be more than 0.5 percent but less than 24 percent by weight. These are typically specialized, thin foil or strip products used in various industrial applications where the specific properties conferred by this nickel range in stainless steel are required.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 7220.20.90.60 ("Other"), lies in the specific nickel content requirement. While both fall under the broader umbrella of cold-rolled stainless steel strip under 300mm wide and 0.25mm thick, this subcategory is precisely for those with the specified nickel composition. The sibling category would encompass similar stainless steel products that do not meet this precise nickel percentage range.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on meeting all the preceding criteria, including the precise width, thickness, cold-rolling status, and the specified nickel content. Importers and exporters must ensure accurate material composition analysis to correctly classify goods under this code.