7224.90.00.25 - Having a width at least four times the thickness

This HTS category, 7224.90.00.25, specifically classifies semi-finished products of other alloy steel that have a rectangular (including square) cross-section and exhibit a width that is at least four times their thickness. These are not fully finished goods but rather materials that will undergo further processing. The "other alloy steel" designation encompasses a broad range of steels not classified under specific alloy types within Chapter 72, provided they meet the alloying element criteria defined in the HTS.

Crucially, this classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 7224.90.00.15, by the precise dimensional ratio of the cross-section. While both are semi-finished other alloy steel products of rectangular cross-section, the defining characteristic here is the significant difference between width and thickness, with the width being substantially greater. This distinction is critical for customs purposes, as it can reflect intended end-uses or manufacturing processes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 7224.90.00.25 is determined solely by the material (other alloy steel), the form (semi-finished product), the cross-section shape (rectangular or square), and the specific dimensional relationship between width and thickness (width at least four times the thickness). Examples of such products might include specific types of flat bars or rectangular profiles intended for subsequent fabrication into tools, machinery components, or other manufactured articles where this dimensional ratio is a key characteristic.