7220.90.00.60 - Containing less than 15 percent by weight of chromium

This HTS category, 7220.90.00.60, specifically classifies flat-rolled products of stainless steel that are less than 600 mm in width and contain less than 15 percent by weight of chromium. These are "other" stainless steel flat-rolled products within the broader category of less than 600 mm width, but not fitting into more specific subheadings. The key defining characteristic for this classification is the specific chromium content threshold.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7220.90.00.80 (also "Other"), relies solely on the stated chromium content. If a flat-rolled stainless steel product under 600 mm width has less than 15% chromium, it falls here. If it has 15% or more chromium (or does not meet other specific alloy requirements that would place it elsewhere), it would likely be classified under the sibling category. This emphasizes the precise chemical composition as the critical differentiator at this level.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on meeting the criteria of being a flat-rolled stainless steel product with a width under 600 mm and containing less than 15 percent chromium by weight. Examples of goods that would fall under this classification include certain types of specialty stainless steel strip or sheet metal where lower chromium content is a deliberate design or manufacturing choice.