High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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