Hot-Rolled Pickled Steel Coil for Automotive Panels from China
A flat-rolled nonalloy steel coil, 1.2 mm thick and 1,500 mm wide, hot-rolled with embossed patterns in relief and then pickled to remove scale. It falls under HTS 7208.10.15.00 as a hot-rolled product in coils, not further worked beyond pickling, featuring patterns in relief for enhanced formability in auto body panels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify pickling certification and exact pattern dimensions to confirm HTS 7208.10.15.00 classification; misclassification to non-patterned steel risks audits
• Include mill test reports showing nonalloy composition (<0.3% alloy elements) and hot-rolled origin; ensure coil width ≥600 mm
• Watch for rust/discoloration—no duty allowance per Chapter 72 notes; inspect upon arrival