Narrow Gauge Cold-Rolled Steel for Battery Casings
Thin, cold-reduced non-alloy steel strip, less than 300 mm wide, for small battery enclosures in electronics. It is a flat-rolled product, not further worked, not clad, plated, or coated, and is not high-strength or specialty 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 steel contains by weight 0.6% or more of carbon
This item covers cold-rolled flat products of non-alloy steel with a higher carbon content, which may be classified separately.
If the strip is painted, varnished, or coated with plastics
This heading covers flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, plated or coated, which would be excluded from 7211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the strip is under 600 mm wide and is not a product of heading 73.01 or 73.02
• Have documentation showing the steel is non-alloy and not further worked
• Check if the strip is in coils or straight lengths, as this may affect classification
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