7222.30.00 - Other bars and rods

This HTS category, 7222.30.00, encompasses "Other bars and rods" of stainless steel. This specifically includes stainless steel bars and rods that have undergone processes beyond simple hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extrusion, and also differ from those finished by cold-forming or cold-finishing. The key distinction lies in the fact that these items are not "further worked" into angles, shapes, or sections, which fall under a separate category.

To differentiate from its siblings, this category excludes bars and rods that are solely hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded, and also excludes those that are cold-formed or cold-finished. Furthermore, it does not include products that have been shaped into angles, shapes, or sections. The "other" designation signifies a residual category for stainless steel bars and rods that do not fit neatly into the more specifically defined processing or shaping categories.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to account for variations in manufacturing processes and material composition. Subcategories such as "Electroslag or vacuum arc remelted" and "Of high-nickel alloy steel" highlight specific refining techniques and alloy types that may influence duty rates or require specialized declarations. The residual "Other" subcategory serves to capture remaining stainless steel bars and rods that do not meet the criteria for these more specialized classifications.