High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Powder

HSLA steel powder meeting US note (a) high-strength criteria (yield >355 MPa for ≥3mm equivalent, adapted for powder), used in automotive structural parts. HTS 7205.21.00.00 as alloy steel powder with niobium/vanadium microalloying. 45-150 micron size.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7205.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If yield strength below high-strength thresholds

Standard carbon steels without specified minimum yield classify as non-alloy.

8708.99.81Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If pre-alloyed specifically for motor vehicle body parts

Powder designed exclusively for vehicle bodies may classify as parts thereof.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test and certify minimum yield point per US note (a); document as not concrete reinforcing per note (c); automotive suppliers need IATF 16949 quality system proof

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