Cold-Reduced Steel for Saw Blades
High-carbon nonalloy steel strip, cold-rolled to width under 300 mm and thickness exceeding 0.25 mm, intended for circular saw blade production. The product is supplied uncoated and unpolished, before any blade forming, qualifying as a flat-rolled product of nonalloy steel under tariff item 7211.29.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the steel contains alloying elements exceeding chapter note thresholds
Alloy steel bars and rods are classified in heading 7228.
If the strip is already cut into saw blade blanks with teeth
Saw blades and blanks are classified in chapter 82 as tools.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the steel is nonalloy and not classified as high-speed steel or other alloy steel under chapter note 1
• Keep records of the chemical composition to support classification
• Ensure the strip is not further worked (e.g
• not cut to blade shapes) at import
Related Products under Tariff item 7211.29.00
Cold-Reduced Carbon Steel Banding Strap
Cold-reduced nonalloy steel strip, under 300 mm wide and thicker than 0.25 mm, used for industrial packaging and securing cargo. This product is not further worked beyond cold rolling, so it falls under tariff item 7211.29.00 as other flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel.
Cold-Reduced Steel Coil for Precision Springs
Narrow cold-rolled nonalloy steel coil, 38 mm wide and 0.4 mm thick, for manufacturing small mechanical springs. The product is cold-reduced but not further worked, and falls under tariff item 7211.29.00 as other flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel.
Cold-Rolled Banding Steel Coil
Narrow cold-reduced nonalloy steel, 50 mm wide and 0.30 mm thick in coils, specifically for strapping and banding applications. This cold-rolled flat-rolled product, not further worked, falls under tariff item 7211.29.00 as other flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel.
Cold-Rolled Low Carbon Steel for Lock Washers
Narrow cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip, under 300 mm wide and over 0.25 mm thick, supplied to lock washer manufacturers before stamping. This basic cold-reduced form, without coatings or further working, falls under tariff item 7211.29.00 as other flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel.
Cold-Rolled Mild Steel Strip for Automotive Trim
Narrow cold-rolled strip of nonalloy steel, less than 300 mm wide and over 0.25 mm thick, used for manufacturing decorative trim in vehicles. The product is a flat-rolled item of iron or nonalloy steel, cold-reduced but not further worked, so it falls under tariff item 7211.29.00.
Cold-Rolled Narrow Steel Strip for Razor Blades
Cold-rolled nonalloy steel strip, 0.3 mm thick and 45 mm wide, supplied in coils for razor blade production. The product is cold-reduced but not further worked, and falls under tariff item 7211.29.00 as other flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel.