7304.41 - Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced):

This HTS code, 7304.41, encompasses seamless tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles made of stainless steel that have undergone cold-drawing or cold-rolling (cold-reduction) processes. These manufacturing techniques are crucial as they result in enhanced dimensional accuracy, improved surface finish, and increased mechanical strength compared to hot-finished products. The "cold-drawn or cold-rolled" designation is a key differentiator, specifying a particular method of production that impacts the physical properties of the steel articles.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 7304.49.00, which covers "Other" seamless stainless steel tubes and pipes of circular cross-section that are *not* cold-drawn or cold-rolled. Therefore, the primary classification criterion for 7304.41 lies in the cold-finishing process applied to the stainless steel.

Within this category, further sub-classifications are made based on the external diameter of the tubes and pipes. Subcategory 7304.41.30 specifically addresses those with an external diameter of less than 19 millimeters, while 7304.41.60 encompasses all other items within the cold-drawn or cold-rolled seamless stainless steel category that do not meet the diameter criteria of the preceding subcategory. These subdivisions allow for a more granular tariff application based on the physical dimensions of the product.