Cold-Rolled Non-Alloy Steel for Automotive Trim
Cold-rolled steel sheets of 0.35 mm thickness and 650 mm width, supplied flat and not in coils, intended for automotive interior trim blanks. The product is non-alloy and has no cladding, plating, or coating, so it falls under tariff item 7209.28.00 despite its end-use application.
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 supplied in coils
Coiled cold-rolled non-alloy steel of this thickness is classified under 7209.15.00.
If the steel is fabricated into finished automotive trim parts
Finished trim parts for motor vehicles are classified in Chapter 87, not as basic steel products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not further worked beyond cold-rolling—cutting to size for trim blanks is acceptable, but additional forming may change classification
• Declare the end-use accurately, as CBSA may verify the product's condition at import
• Check if the automotive sector qualifies for specific duty relief programs
Related Products under Tariff item 7209.28.00
0.2mm Ultra-Thin Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet
Ultra-thin flat-rolled non-alloy steel sheet, cold-rolled to a thickness of 0.2 mm and a width of 1000 mm, supplied in flat sheets rather than coils. It has not been clad, plated, or coated, and has undergone no further working beyond cold-rolling, meeting the specifications of tariff item 7209.28.00.
0.35mm Cold-Rolled Annealed Steel Sheet
Annealed cold-rolled non-alloy steel sheet, 0.35 mm thick and 750 mm wide, supplied flat and not in coils. Annealing is a heat treatment that does not constitute further working for classification purposes, so the product remains within the scope of tariff item 7209.28.00.
0.3mm Thick Cold-Reduced Steel Panel
Cold-reduced flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel panel, 0.3 mm thick and over 700 mm wide, not in coil form and without additional processing such as cladding, plating, or coating. It has been cold-reduced only, aligning with the description of tariff item 7209.28.00.
0.48mm Cold-Reduced Mild Steel Sheet
Mild steel sheets cold-reduced to a thickness of 0.48 mm, with a width of 900 mm, supplied in flat form and not coiled or further worked. The product is non-alloy and has not been clad, plated, or coated, matching the criteria for tariff item 7209.28.00.
Cold-Rolled Non-Alloy Steel Sheet 0.4mm Thick
Flat-rolled non-alloy steel sheet, cold-rolled to a thickness of 0.4 mm and a width exceeding 600 mm, supplied flat and not in coils. It has not been further worked beyond cold-rolling and is not clad, plated, or coated, fitting tariff item 7209.28.00.
Cold-Rolled Steel Blank 0.45mm for Appliances
Rectangular cold-rolled non-alloy steel blanks at 0.45 mm thickness, width 800 mm or more, supplied flat and not coiled, used in appliance manufacturing. The blanks are not further worked beyond cold-rolling and have no plating, coating, or cladding, so they fall under tariff item 7209.28.00.