7222.20.00.73 - Containing 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight of nickel

This HTS category, 7222.20.00.73, specifically classifies bars and rods of stainless steel that have undergone cold-forming or cold-finishing processes. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subcategory is the nickel content, which must be 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent by weight. These are distinct from other stainless steel bars and rods that may have different nickel concentrations.

The primary distinction between this category and its sibling, 7222.20.00.71, lies precisely in their nickel composition. While 7222.20.00.71 covers stainless steel bars and rods with less than 8 percent nickel by weight, this category is reserved for those falling within the specified intermediate range. Both categories are a subset of "Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel," further refined by the "Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished" designation.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 7222.20.00.73 relies solely on meeting the stipulated cold-formed/cold-finished criteria and the precise nickel content requirement of 8 percent to less than 24 percent by weight. This ensures accurate categorization for customs purposes, differentiating these specific alloys from other stainless steel forms.