7222.40.30.45 - Other

This HTS category, 7222.40.30.45, specifically classifies "Other" angles, shapes, and sections of stainless steel that are hot-rolled and have not undergone further processing such as drilling or punching, and possess a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 80 mm or more. These are structural components made from stainless steel, formed by hot rolling processes, and are characterized by their substantial size. The "Other" designation indicates that they do not fit into more specific sub-classifications within this general grouping.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7222.40.30.25 ("Angles"), is crucial for accurate classification. While both fall under hot-rolled angles, shapes, and sections with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 80 mm or more, this particular code is reserved for those that are neither purely angles nor more elaborately processed items. It captures a broader range of stainless steel profiles and structural elements that meet the dimensional and processing criteria but do not conform to the more specific "Angles" classification.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 7222.40.30.45 requires strict adherence to the defined criteria: the material must be stainless steel, the forming process must be hot-rolling, no subsequent advanced processing (drilling, punching, etc.) should have occurred, and at least one dimension of the cross-section must measure 80 mm or more. Examples might include specific types of I-beams, H-beams, or other custom structural profiles of stainless steel meeting these specifications.