7226.99.01.30 - Otherwise plated or coated with zinc

This HTS category, 7226.99.01.30, encompasses flat-rolled products of other alloy steel, less than 600 mm in width, which are otherwise plated or coated with zinc, excluding those plated or coated by electrolytic processes. The key distinguishing factor is the method of zinc application; this code applies when zinc is applied through means other than electrolysis, such as hot-dip galvanizing or sherardizing.

To differentiate from its sibling, 7226.99.01.10, the "Electrolytically plated or coated with zinc" code specifically covers products where zinc is deposited onto the steel surface via an electrochemical process. This category, "Otherwise plated or coated with zinc," therefore captures all other zinc coating methods, ensuring a comprehensive classification for zinc-coated flat-rolled alloy steel products.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is complete at this level, relying on the precise definition of the zinc coating method to distinguish it from its sibling category. The "other alloy steel" aspect further narrows the scope to steels containing elements other than just iron and carbon, in addition to specific proportions as defined by Chapter 72.