Cold-Rolled Precision Shim Stock
Ultra-thin cold-rolled non-alloy steel sheets under 0.25 mm thick and less than 300 mm wide, used for machinery shimming and gapping. These flat-rolled products are not clad, plated or coated, and are not further worked than cold-rolled, with a carbon content below 0.25% by weight, matching tariff item 7211.23.00.
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 carbon content is 0.25% or more by weight
This heading covers flat-rolled non-alloy steel products under 600 mm wide, not further worked than cold-rolled, with higher carbon content.
If the sheets are clad, plated or coated
This heading covers flat-rolled non-alloy steel products under 600 mm wide that have been clad, plated or coated.
If the shim stock is cut to specific shapes and ready for use
Articles of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified, may be classified here if they have assumed the character of finished articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the width is under 600 mm and the carbon content is below 0.25% by weight to qualify for this tariff item
• Keep documentation of the cold-rolling process and chemical composition for CBSA verification
• Consider whether the shim stock is cut to specific shapes, which may affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 7211.23.00
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