Rectangular Semifinished Steel for Automotive Pressing from Canada
Nonalloy rectangular steel <0.25% carbon with 4:1 width-to-thickness ratio minimum, used for automotive body pressing stock. HTS 7207.12.0050 covers these semifinished products meeting exact physical specifications. Raw condition excludes further worked treatments.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include OEM specifications confirming semifinished status for automotive end use
• Test for minimum yield strength if bordering high-strength steel definitions
• Use protective packaging to prevent surface rust during ocean transit