7222.30.00.82 - Containing less than 8 percent by weight of nickel

This HTS category, 7222.30.00.82, specifically classifies "Other bars and rods of stainless steel" that have a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 152.4 mm or more and contain less than 8 percent by weight of nickel. These items are distinct from other stainless steel bar and rod products within the broader "Other bars and rods" grouping due to their specific nickel content and substantial cross-sectional size.

The defining characteristic that separates this category from its sibling, 7222.30.00.84, is the precise nickel composition. While both cover stainless steel bars and rods with large cross-sections, this classification applies only to those with a nickel content strictly below 8 percent by weight. The sibling category, conversely, covers those with 8 percent or more but less than 24 percent nickel.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 7222.30.00.82 is determined solely by the physical dimensions of the stainless steel bar or rod (maximum cross-sectional dimension of 152.4 mm or more) and its exact nickel content (less than 8 percent by weight). Examples would include large diameter solid stainless steel rods used in industrial applications or as raw material for further manufacturing, provided they meet the specified nickel threshold.