7228.30.80.05 - Of high-nickel alloy steel

This HTS category, 7228.30.80.05, specifically classifies bars and rods manufactured from high-nickel alloy steel, which have undergone further processing beyond hot-rolling, hot-drawing, or extrusion. These are considered "other" bars and rods when they do not fall into more specific categories at this level. The defining characteristic is the composition, requiring a significant percentage of nickel as an alloying element, conferring particular properties such as enhanced corrosion resistance or strength at elevated temperatures.

Unlike its sibling category 7228.30.80.10, which covers concrete reinforcing bars and rods, this classification is not limited to a specific end-use in construction. The "Other" designation here signifies a broader range of bars and rods made from high-nickel alloy steel that are not specifically for reinforcing concrete. The distinction lies in the intended application and the specific structural role, rather than the base alloy steel composition itself.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 7228.30.80.05. Therefore, classification within this code hinges on confirming the material as high-nickel alloy steel and ensuring the product is a bar or rod that has been further worked beyond the initial hot-rolled, hot-drawn, or extruded state, and does not fit the criteria for concrete reinforcing bars. Practical examples might include specialized bars for manufacturing aerospace components, high-temperature industrial equipment, or specific marine applications where the properties of high-nickel alloys are essential.