Cold-Rolled Narrow Strip for Electrical Contacts
Nonalloy steel cold-reduced to 0.29 mm thickness and 46 mm width in coils, as base material for silver-plated electrical contacts. The product is uncoated and not further worked at import, so it falls under tariff item 7211.29.00 as other flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel.
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 strip is plated or coated with another metal
Plated or coated products are classified under a different subheading.
If the contacts are already plated and formed
Finished electrical contacts are classified in chapter 85.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the strip is not plated or coated at import (if plated, it falls under a different subheading)
• Verify the steel is nonalloy and meets the flat-rolled product definitions
• Provide a mill certificate for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 7211.29.00
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