7225.40 - Other, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils:

This HTS category, 7225.40, specifically covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, with a width of 600 mm or more, that have undergone hot-rolling and are not presented in coils. The key distinguishing feature here is the lack of coiling; the material is processed and typically cut into individual lengths after the hot-rolling process. This contrasts with sibling categories that classify similar hot-rolled products that *are* in coils (7225.30) or those that have undergone cold-rolling (7225.50).

The "other" designation within the description signifies that these are alloy steels that do not fall under specialized categories like silicon electrical steel, which is classified separately. The focus for classification within this group is on the physical form (not in coils) and the method of processing (hot-rolled), applied to a broad range of alloy steels beyond those with specific electrical properties.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on the material's thickness. These subcategories, "Of a thickness of 4.75 mm or more" and "Of a thickness of less than 4.75 mm," provide a crucial criterion for distinguishing between heavier gauge products and thinner sheeting, which can impact customs duties and regulations.