8101.99.10.00 - Bars and rods, other than those obtained simply by sintering, profiles, plates, sheets, strip and foil

HTS Code 8101.99.10.00 specifically classifies bars and rods of tungsten (wolfram), excluding those produced solely through sintering. This designation encompasses tungsten in these specific wrought forms, such as drawn, extruded, or rolled bars and rods, that are intended for further processing or as components in various industrial applications. The key differentiator here is the manufacturing process, which must involve methods beyond simple sintering to achieve the desired shape and material properties.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8101.99.80.00 (Other), which serves as a residual category for tungsten articles not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the "Other" subdivisions. Therefore, 8101.99.10.00 applies only to bars and rods meeting the described criteria, ensuring a precise classification for these semi-finished or finished metal forms.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code relies heavily on the physical form (bars and rods) and the exclusion of articles produced solely by sintering, ensuring accurate customs declarations for these specific tungsten products.