7222.30.00.12 - Of high-nickel alloy steel

This HTS classification covers bars and rods of stainless steel that are not otherwise specified within more granular subheadings. These products are characterized by their metallic composition, primarily iron, with a significant chromium content, conferring corrosion resistance. They are generally manufactured through hot or cold working processes, resulting in a solid cross-section and are intended for various industrial and commercial applications where durability and resistance to environmental factors are required.

Within the broader category of "Other bars and rods of stainless steel," this specific subheading distinguishes itself from its sibling, 7222.30.00.01, which is reserved for electroslag or vacuum arc remelted products, indicating a specialized manufacturing process for enhanced purity and material integrity. This current category encompasses all other stainless steel bars and rods that do not meet that specific remelting criterion.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into this category relies on meeting the general criteria for stainless steel bars and rods while specifically *not* fitting into the electroslag or vacuum arc remelted category (7222.30.00.01) or other more general stainless steel categories. The key differentiator is the absence of the specialized remelting process.