IF High-Strength Steel Coil for Battery Enclosures
Interstitial-free (IF) high-strength steel cold-rolled coil, less than 0.5 mm thick and at least 600 mm wide, with a minimum yield of 275 MPa. This non-alloy steel is flat-rolled, in coils, and not further worked than cold-rolling, making it suitable for battery enclosures. It is classified under tariff item 7209.18.00 as a flat-rolled product of iron or non-alloy steel, cold-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the thickness is 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding 1 mm
Different thickness range within the same cold-rolled, non-alloy steel category.
If the thickness exceeds 1 mm but is less than 3 mm
Covers thicker cold-rolled non-alloy steel coils.
If the width is less than 600 mm
Flat-rolled products of non-alloy steel of a width less than 600 mm fall under heading 7211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the steel is non-alloy and meets the high-strength yield criteria; provide a mill test certificate
• Ensure the coil is cold-rolled and not further worked
• Verify the width is 600 mm or more and thickness is under 0.5 mm
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