7226.92 - Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced):

This HTS category, 7226.92, specifically covers flat-rolled products of other alloy steel that are not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced) and have a width of less than 600 mm. Cold-rolling involves passing the steel through rollers at room temperature, which refines its surface finish and improves its mechanical properties, such as increased tensile strength and hardness, compared to hot-rolled products. This category excludes products that have undergone further manufacturing processes beyond cold-rolling.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS code 7226.91 covers similar flat-rolled products of other alloy steel of less than 600 mm width that are *not further worked than hot-rolled*. The key difference lies in the rolling process and its resulting surface and mechanical characteristics. HTS code 7226.99.01, also at the same level, falls under "Other" and would encompass products not specifically detailed elsewhere within the 7226.92 or 7226.91 descriptions.

Within this classification, subcategories exist to further refine the classification of these cold-rolled products. The subcategories are: "Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel)" and "Other." This subdivision allows for a more precise categorization based on the specific type of alloy steel, particularly distinguishing between tool steels (excluding high-speed varieties) and a broader range of other alloy steels. The distinction is critical for determining applicable duty rates and trade statistics.