7307.93.90.10 - Not machined, not tooled and not otherwise processed after forging 🖩

This HTS category, 7307.93.90.10, specifically covers fittings for tubes or pipes made of iron or steel that have undergone specific manufacturing processes. The key characteristic here is that these fittings are neither machined, tooled, nor otherwise processed after the forging stage. This implies that the fitting's shape and form are primarily achieved through the forging process, with minimal or no subsequent shaping operations that would alter its dimensions or surface finish beyond what is inherent to forging.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7307.93.90.40, which is described as "Other," is crucial. While the sibling category encompasses a broader range of butt welding fittings with an inside diameter of 360 mm or more, this specific heading isolates those fittings that retain their forged form without further modification. This implies a deliberate exclusion of fittings that might have undergone drilling, threading, or other machining operations after forging to achieve precise tolerances or specific functional features.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within this code relies heavily on verifying the absence of post-forging machining or tooling. Examples of items that would fall here might include basic forged collars, blanks, or flanges where the internal diameter is 360 mm or more and no subsequent operations have altered the forged surface or dimensions. The focus remains on the raw, unadulterated forged state of the fitting.