7228.70.30 - Hot-rolled, not drilled, not punched and not otherwise advanced

This HTS category, 7228.70.30, specifically covers angles, shapes, and sections made from alloy steel that have undergone hot-rolling but have not been subjected to drilling, punching, or any other form of advancement. These are essentially formed steel products, typically used in construction and manufacturing, where specific structural properties are required. The "not otherwise advanced" clause is critical, meaning these items are in a relatively raw, shaped form after the hot-rolling process.

When classifying within this group, it's important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 7228.70.60, which covers "Other" angles, shapes, and sections at this same level. Category 7228.70.30 is for those specifically hot-rolled and *not* otherwise advanced, whereas the sibling category would encompass any other types of angles, shapes, and sections that don't fit the specific criteria of 7228.70.30, potentially including those that have undergone other finishing processes or are made from different types of alloy steel not explicitly detailed here.

The subcategories within 7228.70.30 provide further granular classification. Specifically, 7228.70.30.10 identifies a distinct subset of these hot-rolled, un-advanced alloy steel angles, shapes, and sections: U, I, H, and T sections. These are common structural profiles. The subsequent "Other" subcategory will capture all remaining angles, shapes, and sections that fall under the parent description of hot-rolled, not drilled, not punched, and not otherwise advanced alloy steel, but do not conform to the specific U, I, H, or T profiles.