7222.20.00.62 - Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel

This HTS category, 7222.20.00.62, specifically covers bars and rods of stainless steel that have undergone cold-forming or cold-finishing processes, and are of a circular cross-section. These particular items must have a maximum circular cross-sectional dimension of 18 millimeters or more, but less than 152.4 millimeters. Crucially, the distinguishing characteristic of this classification is that the stainless steel composition contains less than 8 percent by weight of nickel.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 7222.20.00.64, based on the nickel content. While both categories deal with cold-formed or cold-finished stainless steel bars and rods of a circular cross-section within the same size range, 7222.20.00.64 applies to those containing 8 percent or more, but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel. Therefore, the precise percentage of nickel is the determining factor for distinguishing between these two closely related classifications.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification within 7222.20.00.62 is determined by meeting all the specified criteria: being a bar or rod of stainless steel, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished, having a circular cross-section with a maximum dimension between 18 mm and 152.4 mm, and containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel. Examples of such goods include cold-drawn stainless steel rods used in manufacturing or as components where specific dimensional tolerances and material properties are required, and where the lower nickel content is a key compositional feature.